AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCampaign Turmoil: Republican Shawn Oliver suspended his Massachusetts lieutenant governor campaign after an OUI arrest and pleaded not guilty Monday. Running mate Mike Minogue says he’ll run without a lieutenant governor, but Oliver’s name will remain on the ballot. Election Watch: A new poll gauges the governor’s race and all nine ballot questions ahead of Nov. 3; the latest state report also suggests the job market is showing signs of life. Schools: Boston Public Schools proposed a districtwide, all-day ban on student phones and personal laptops, with a School Committee vote expected in January. Public Health: Chelsea-based Kayem Foods recalled about 1.58 million pounds of meat and poultry over improper storage temperatures; no illnesses have been reported. Environment: A new report found PFAS in 87% of tested Massachusetts waterways, with 64 fish-consumption warnings in place. Transportation: The East-West Rail project secured $130 million in federal funding for track and signal upgrades, with Boston passenger service targeted for 2030.
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