AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMassachusetts Primary Countdown: Secretary of State Bill Galvin says early voting is up for next week’s Sept. 1 primary, with more than 468,000 early votes cast and projections of higher overall turnout than 2022—while warning voters not to mail ballots at this point. Election Rules Under Pressure: New challenges to Trump-backed mail-voting changes are landing in court as USPS restrictions move forward, keeping the spotlight on how states handle ballots. Boston Tech & Privacy: Boston police ended Flock traffic-camera use, then shifted to competitors—renewing questions about surveillance oversight and whether city leaders followed required approvals. Cybersecurity in Healthcare: Boston Scientific confirmed a cyberattack is disrupting order processing and shipping, with global operations affected and Cork staff told to work remotely. Meta’s Teen Safety Settlement: A landmark $17.1B multistate deal would add tighter limits for minors, but experts warn age checks and platform migration may blunt impact. Local Housing Permits Fight: A Cambridge developer alleges the city is tying permits to affordable-housing demands and a steep fee. Sports Note: Ketel Marte’s refusal to leave a Boston hotel room is tied to personal loss, according to reporting.
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