AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoInflation Watch: The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge stayed elevated in August, with core prices rising 0.2% for the month, keeping pressure on rates. Healthcare Politics: A new universal healthcare push is gaining momentum, with Oregon laying out a plan for single-payer coverage that could start in 2032. Massachusetts Courts & Abortion: Three states asked the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down Massachusetts’ abortion shield law, arguing it protects providers who mail pills; AG Andrea Joy Campbell and Gov. Maura Healey say Massachusetts will defend it. Public Safety & Surveillance: ACLU reporting says more than 35 Massachusetts communities have cut ties with Flock Safety amid concerns about license-plate tracking and privacy. Local Economy & Jobs: Massachusetts unemployment benefits remain under fire for long call waits and delayed claims, with critics urging fixes that go beyond customer service. Weather: A powerful nor’easter brought flooding and outages across the Northeast, including gusts near Boston. Tech & Business: Boston Dynamics’ Spot is being used in food factories for inspections and spot checks, and Workable added native WhatsApp messaging for recruiters.
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