AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoConstruction Backlog Watch: ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 9.1 months in May, with backlogs up in most regions—an early read on how busy D.C.-area contractors may stay. Fraud & Senior Safety: Sen. Rick Scott and Sen. Maggie Hassan unveiled ReportScams.gov, a single federal hub to report scams and route victims to help. China & Aging: The Senate Aging Committee set a June 17 hearing on how Communist China’s fentanyl, low-quality drugs, and fraud target older Americans. Education Civil Rights: Sen. Patty Murray blasted Education Department inter-agency deals that would shift Office for Civil Rights duties to DOJ and HHS. D.C. Primary Day: D.C. voters headed to the polls for mayor, attorney general, council, and delegate races—plus ranked-choice voting in the citywide primary. Housing & Cannabis Policy: Virginia leaders struck a budget deal to create a regulated adult-use cannabis retail market starting July 1, 2027. Healthcare Costs: New maternity billing codes starting in January move toward itemized charges, raising questions about costs and care coordination. Tech & Labor: UAW President Shawn Fain warned AI and humanoid robots are a “threat to humanity,” pushing for stronger protections in upcoming bargaining. White House Ballroom: Reports say Trump’s new White House ballroom price tag is climbing toward $600M, with taxpayers covering more than half.
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