AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoImmigration & Hiring: A federal judge struck down Trump’s $100,000 H-1B “fee” as an unlawful tax, blocking it nationwide for now and giving employers a clearer path to hire skilled foreign workers while appeals loom. Workforce Policy: U.S. senators introduced the AI DATA Act to improve how federal agencies track AI’s impact on jobs, hiring, wages, and workforce trends. State AI Governance: Maryland named Michael Boyce as senior adviser for responsible AI to guide state adoption and governance. AI Economic Impact: Anthropic pledged $200 million to study how AI affects jobs and the economy, arguing government should cushion workers hit by disruption. Public Safety & Privacy: A lawsuit challenges Westchester County’s large license-plate surveillance network, alleging mass collection and sharing of vehicle data without warrants. Education & Staffing: K-12 enrollment is declining nationwide, pressuring district budgets tied to student counts and driving staffing cuts and school closures. Permitting & Energy Jobs: Top Senate permitting leaders urged Trump to stop attacking renewable energy as they try to reach a permitting deal that could unlock projects and jobs. Transportation & HR: Amtrak unveiled “once-in-a-generation” renderings for a major Penn Station overhaul, aiming to expand capacity and improve passenger experience. National Security: U.S. military began strikes against Iran after an Apache helicopter crash, with both sides escalating amid a wider regional conflict.
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