AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOffshore Wind Legal Fight: New Jersey’s AG William Tong joined a coalition of seven states in suing the Trump administration to block deals that would cancel four planned offshore wind projects in exchange for $1.4 billion, arguing the moves misuse taxpayer dollars and ignore required lease-cancellation procedures. AI for Small Business: A Fed Third District study finds AI adoption among Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania small firms at 37%, about 10 points below the national rate, with common uses focused on writing and marketing and productivity. Cybersecurity Leadership: Hedge Fund Association named Align Managed Services President Vinod Paul chair of its cybersecurity committee, signaling growing focus on cyber risk across alternative investments. Air Travel Disruption: A Verizon fiber cut tied to NJ construction triggered FAA ground stops and telecom outages across the Northeast, with Newark hit hardest as delays and diversions rippled through major airports. Healthcare AI Governance: Hackensack Meridian Health earned Joint Commission certification for responsible AI use, highlighting governance and patient-safety safeguards as AI adoption accelerates. Data Center Environmental Scrutiny: A new look at AI data centers argues the debate is broader than water use, pointing to incidents like diesel/oil spills tied to backup power needs. Casino Tech Expansion: Evolution expanded its live-dealer deal with Boyd Interactive, making Evolution the exclusive provider for MoheganSunCasino.com in New Jersey. Labor & Gig Economy: DoorDash agreed to a $131.5 million NYC settlement over minimum-pay compliance, including disputes over pay calculations for time spent online between deliveries.
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