AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFederal Courts & Construction: A D.C.-area judge keeps blocking the Trump administration’s plan to move ahead with White House East Wing/ballroom construction, with the dispute now headed toward Supreme Court review. Fintech Regulation: Fireblocks named former SEC acting chair Elad Roisman as Chief Regulatory and Policy Officer, signaling tighter oversight as stablecoins and tokenized assets scale. Water Infrastructure: eThekwini (Durban) scheduled a Southern Aqueduct bulk-water shutdown Aug. 19–21 to support pipeline upgrade work, with businesses warning supply cuts are hitting operations. Aviation & Advanced Air Mobility: A hybrid-electric aircraft test in Philadelphia highlights a federal push for short-distance “advanced air mobility” routes, including potential links between Philly and Washington, D.C. Aviation Safety Training: Liberia’s Civil Aviation Authority launched a 10-day Safety Management Systems training with EU support to shift safety culture from reactive to predictive. IP & Creative Economy: USPTO hosted a virtual briefing on IP protection’s role in Africa’s creative industries, with music expected to be a key focus. Local Business Recognition: Five One Eight Contracting won a national excellence award, including services spanning remodeling and EV charging for the D.C. region.
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