AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDigital ID Rollout: Puerto Rico is among the places adopting mobile driver’s licenses, letting residents present IDs via phone at places like airports and offices, with more than 250 U.S. airports already accepting the format. Tariff Pass-Through Watch: New York Fed surveys covering Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands find many firms still plan price hikes to recover tariff costs, suggesting inflation pressure may linger. Sickle Cell Gene Therapy via Medicaid: CMS says 33 states plus Puerto Rico will use a new payment model so Medicaid can cover CRISPR gene therapies for sickle cell disease when treatments work. Insurance Costs Pressure: Puerto Rico’s insurance regulator urges consumers to review property policy limits ahead of hurricane season as reconstruction and materials costs have risen. School Supply IVU Sales: Puerto Rico’s back-to-school “no IVU collection” sales period is set for July 17–18, with retailers expecting demand to spike around the tax-free window. Banking/Payments Tech: Gemini launched commission-free U.S. stock trading, but notably it’s not available in Puerto Rico yet.
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