AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDaylight Saving Time: The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent, a win for Trump that still faces an uncertain Senate path. Cybersecurity & Sanctions: The EU sanctioned “Stern,” the alleged Trickbot ransomware leader, in a coordinated U.S.-U.K. action targeting the criminal network. Healthcare Data & Savings: The Garage said its ACO REACH customers generated $168.44M in gross savings for PY 2024, 15% above the national per-capita average. Consumer Protection: A coalition of 42 attorneys general reached a $23andMe bankruptcy settlement tied to the 2023 genetic data breach, including $18M for states and $547K for Washington. Massachusetts Business & Policy: Worcester adopted new tobacco rules after a 4-0 vote, aiming for clearer enforcement despite concerns about access in low-income neighborhoods. Local Economy & Real Estate: Historic Somerville and Arlington movie theaters were listed for sale at $12M each, raising questions about the future of community venues. Boston Operations: Boston Public Schools fined its bus vendor Transdev $400,500 to date for late or no-show routes. Antitrust: Twelve states sued to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, arguing it would extinguish competition.
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