AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoOvertime Rule Reversed: The U.S. Department of Labor says it will rescind the Biden-era overtime rule, restoring the 2019 salary threshold (effective Friday) after courts vacated the 2024 update—an abrupt shift that could reshape pay practices for salaried workers. VI Cost Pressure: In the U.S.-Iran impasse, the VI is bracing for higher fuel and shipping costs as energy-market pressure persists, keeping the territory’s cost-of-living squeeze front and center. Solar Access Push: The Awareness Group launched a No FICO Solar Plus Battery PPA program across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, aiming to expand home backup power for households shut out by credit-score underwriting. Local Community Milestone: In St. Thomas, a Bolongo Bay Head Start naming effort is advancing to honor Dilsa Capdeville after decades of child protection and advocacy work. Business & Policy Watch: CMS says DMEPOS appeals and rebuttals processing shifts to new enrollment contractors starting May 8, with Puerto Rico and the VI included.
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