AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFederal Reserve Watch: Boston Fed President Susan Collins warned rates may need to rise soon if inflation progress stalls, citing “pervasive” concerns across New England. Labor & Culture: Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians ratified a new three-year contract, avoiding the first strike in BSO history and expanding players’ role in artistic planning. Massachusetts Business Finance: DraftKings closed a $700 million upsized term loan B and a $750 million revolving credit facility, replacing an earlier $500 million revolver. Local Economy & Jobs: Indeed ranked the Boston metro No. 1 for job-seekers in its Best Cities for Work 2026 list. Real Estate & Data Centers: Lowell’s Planning Board approved Markley Group’s definitive subdivision plans for its data center properties, despite pushback and timing pressure. Cannabis Regulation: Massachusetts cannabis businesses urged the Cannabis Control Commission to update testing rules, arguing protocols haven’t kept up with new science and other states’ revisions. Energy: Maine regulators selected Central Maine Power/Avangrid for a major transmission line and Clearway Energy for an 800-megawatt northern Maine wind project. Sports Betting/Markets: Kalshi promoted a “Trade $25, Get $25” signup bonus tied to a WNBA matchup, highlighting how event-contract pricing moves with game expectations.
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