AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFuel-Economy Fight: A coalition of cities and states, including Chicago, has petitioned the 1st U.S. Circuit Court to challenge NHTSA’s new, weaker corporate average fuel economy standards—arguing the rule is unlawful and ignores decades of science. Allston USPS: Boston’s Allston post office could be permanently closed after USPS signaled it might not reopen in a new building; Wu and lawmakers say they’ll contest the decision. Nantucket Medical Jet: The Coast Guard identified all six people on a Gulfstream G-100 medical plane that went missing off Nantucket, with search efforts later shifting after a debris field was found. DraftKings AI Lawsuit: A Boston-based class action alleges DraftKings uses AI to target vulnerable gamblers with promotions; the company denies the claims. Insurance Scrutiny: Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Sen. Josh Hawley pressed major insurers over reports of claims being closed without payment. Education Funding Watch: Massachusetts lawmakers are weighing whether the Student Opportunity Act is delivering on MCAS gains as results remain mixed. Tech/Dealmaking: Schneider Electric is set to buy Boston-based PTC for $22.6B, expanding industrial software and AI capabilities.
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