AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoImmigration & Courts: A federal judge in Massachusetts has struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 “tax” on new H-1B visa petitions, calling it an unlawful move that Congress didn’t authorize—an outcome Michigan AG Dana Nessel says protects hospitals, universities, and manufacturers that rely on skilled workers. Public Safety: Homeland Security Investigations says it indicted 26 alleged Trinitarios gang members in Massachusetts under RICO, tied to five murders and 19 attempted murders, after arrests and federal search warrants. Higher Ed Policy: Massachusetts’ Board of Higher Education authorized a framework for three-year bachelor’s degree pilot programs; Merrimack and Suffolk are first in line for select majors starting fall 2027, with outcomes to be monitored. Health & Food Safety: Health officials warn of rising norovirus cases in Boston-area facilities as summer cruise season begins, urging attention to restaurant and camp exposures across Massachusetts. Local Governance & Economy: Massachusetts lawmakers have advanced major privacy and alcohol-law changes, including outdoor drinking/extended last call options, as cities and towns weigh how to manage summer crowds and World Cup-related logistics.
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