AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEconomy & Wages: Puerto Rico economists are pushing back against a bill that would scrap the Minimum Wage Evaluation Commission, arguing the island shouldn’t weaken its ability to evaluate wage policy with research, transparency, and accountability. Auto Market: April car sales in Puerto Rico fell sharply—down 27.8% to 7,652 new units—hit hardest in mini-compact and premium mini-compact segments. MLB Labor: MLB and the MLBPA kicked off talks Tuesday with opening presentations, setting the stage for a long CBA fight as the Dec. 1 deal deadline nears and questions swirl over a possible salary cap. Powerball: The jackpot climbed to $69 million (cash value $31.2 million) for Wednesday’s drawing, with numbers set to be posted after 10:59 p.m. ET. Immigration Enforcement: USA TODAY reports ICE plans to deploy about 330 officers and staff across more than 40 states, with federal purchasing records pointing to office space rather than detention sites. Sports Culture: Cristo Fernández—known to fans as “Dani Rojas” from Ted Lasso—has signed with El Paso Locomotive, saying it’s about playing, not a stunt.
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