AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMassachusetts politics & courts: Massachusetts lawmakers advanced major bills on child welfare protections and on keeping government out of doctor’s appointments, while the Senate also moved to protect journalists’ sources and expand free-expression safeguards against political book bans. Immigration & work: The end of temporary status for Haitians in the U.S. is triggering a scramble for options, with Massachusetts’ Haitian community bracing for knock-on effects on jobs and services. Public safety in Boston: A stabbing on Boston Common renewed safety concerns, adding to a string of violent incidents around Tremont Street and Downtown Crossing. Housing & local governance: Waltham’s big landlords are pushing to replace an old office complex with new homes, but the mayor says no—another sign of how zoning fights shape development. Tech, business & scams: Massachusetts is considering a ban on crypto ATMs amid rising scam losses, and a new warning highlights how scammers target lawyers with escrow-based schemes. Economy & energy: Massachusetts leaders urged action to cut energy bills as utilities and rates remain a pressure point.
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