AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWorld Cup in Massachusetts: Scotland’s Tartan Army keeps turning Boston into a party—Boston and Glasgow are now official sister cities after Mayor Michelle Wu signed the deal, and Scotland’s 1-0 win over Haiti at Boston Stadium set the tone for the tournament’s early buzz. Public Safety & Courts: A Brockton woman pleaded guilty in federal court to stealing nearly $1M from a U.S. tax refund check. State Budget & Local Projects: Rep. Richard Haggerty and the Legislature passed a supplemental budget that includes $375,000 for Woburn initiatives and $347,266 for extra winter costs. Education Policy: A new K-12 graduation framework argues Massachusetts students need a diploma that “means something,” with a proposed mix of curriculum, tests, and end-of-course assessments. Business & Tech: Hyundai plans to buy SoftBank’s remaining stake in Boston Dynamics for $325M, moving the robot maker toward full ownership. Health & Science: A VA analysis finds oral nicotinamide could be cost-effective for reducing keratinocyte carcinoma risk in high-risk veterans.
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