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These are the top local news stories from News is my Business for Monday, June 29, 2026.

BoricuActivatEd founder turns Capitol Hill experience into civic lessons

Published 29 June 2026, 5:06 am

Jennice Fuentes, a former congressional chief of staff, started the nonprofit after Hurricane Maria. #NewismyBusiness

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Puerto Rico’s aging index rises 41% in five years

Published 29 June 2026, 5:05 am

Every municipality recorded growth in the aging index between 2020 and 2025, reflecting the island’s continuing demographic shift. #NewsismyBusiness

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Construction slowdown persists as costs, risks mount

Published 29 June 2026, 5:04 am

Puerto Rico’s construction sector posted another monthly decline in April as inflation, labor shortages and global uncertainty weighed on activity. #NewsismyBusiness

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History offers lessons on building wealth, book says

Published 29 June 2026, 5:03 am

A new book explores 300 years of American financial advice to separate timeless investing principles from costly myths. #NewsismyBusiness

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Kinesis marks 16th year of 100% college admissions

Published 29 June 2026, 5:02 am

All 88 students in the 2026 Bright Stars class were accepted to universities in Puerto Rico or the mainland United States. #NewsismyBusiness

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Puerto Rico rums score stateside MLB partnerships

Published 29 June 2026, 5:01 am

The agreements with four Major League Baseball teams will expand year-round marketing and sales opportunities for Puerto Rican rum brands. #NewsismyBusiness

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Royal Canin picks Puerto Rico for LatAm pet launch

Published 29 June 2026, 5:00 am

Puerto Rico will serve as the regional launch market for Royal Canin’s new line of nutritional supplements and probiotics for dogs and cats. #NewsismyBusiness

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Urbital launches tool rating power reliability by neighborhood

Published 26 June 2026, 5:04 am

The platform adds neighborhood-level electrical reliability scores to help guide real estate decisions. #NewsismyBusiness

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Bill would double Puerto Rico horse racing event funding to $1M

Published 26 June 2026, 5:03 am

The measure would raise the annual allocation for major races. #NewsismyBusiness

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MIDA study tracks changing grocery habits in Puerto Rico

Published 26 June 2026, 5:02 am

Consumer research shows technology, wellness and local products are reshaping food purchasing decisions. #NewsismyBusiness

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Firehouse Subs Foundation grants $40K to Adjuntas

Published 26 June 2026, 5:01 am

The donation equips Adjuntas first responders with specialized rescue tools for vehicle extrications and emergencies. #NewsismyBusiness

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ToroVerde expands access with sensory-friendly initiative

Published 26 June 2026, 5:00 am

The new program introduces training, sensory adaptations and community partnerships to make recreation more inclusive. #NewsismyBusiness

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Bill would create right to disconnect after work in Puerto Rico

Published 25 June 2026, 5:06 am

Senate Bill 1320, introduced by Puerto Rican Independence Party Sens. María de Lourdes Santiago-Negrón and Adrián González-Costa, would create the “Right to Digital Disconnection Act.” #newsismybusiness

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Puerto Rico manufacturing index posts 6th decline

Published 25 June 2026, 5:05 am

Industrial activity continued contracting in April amid global uncertainty and rising costs. #NewsismyBusiness

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Habitat to invest $1.5M in Caguas housing project

Published 25 June 2026, 5:04 am

The partnership will convert a long-abandoned downtown building into affordable housing units. #NewsismyBusiness

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