AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoH-1B Visa Ruling: A federal judge in Massachusetts struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions, calling it an unlawful tax and a costly barrier for employers and universities that rely on skilled foreign talent. Higher Ed Policy: Massachusetts is moving toward three-year bachelor’s degree pilots, with Merrimack and Suffolk submitting early proposals for limited majors starting fall 2027. Tech & Cybersecurity: TraceLink won an ISM Supply Chain Trailblazer Award for its OPUS agentic supply-chain platform, highlighting real-time multienterprise coordination across life sciences logistics. Local Business Incentives: Lawrence approved incentives for Alarm.com’s downtown office project at 714 Vermont St., including a property tax rebate and industrial revenue bonds. Public Health & Food Safety: Health officials warned of a surge in norovirus cases across Boston-area facilities tied to summer cruise season. Workforce & Cost Pressures: Bankers in New Hampshire described lending conditions as unusually volatile amid fast interest-rate swings, with community banks especially exposed to rate changes.
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