AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTicket Resale Fight: Gov. Maura Healey is pushing a Noah Kahan-inspired bill to cap concert ticket resale prices and fees, aiming to make shows more affordable for Massachusetts fans. World Cup Dollars: Boston’s 27-day World Cup run still looks like a win for local business, with spending up sharply on match days and big lifts in beer sales and bar/restaurant revenue. Local Business Pressure: On an Allston block, longtime independent tenants are facing steep rent hikes and an uncertain future after a major property owner moves to “enhance” the retail corridor. Health Care Clash: Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell is co-leading a lawsuit challenging federal Medicaid work-rule implementation, arguing new rules are designed to make people lose coverage through red tape. Public Access in Rockport: Rockport has again prevailed in court fights over coastal access, with the latest win tied to whether certain deed language keeps oceanfront ledges and rocks open to the public. Workforce Support: Brockton’s YouthWorks program is matching 16-to-25-year-olds with summer jobs, with the state covering wages to help young people get experience. Consumer News: IHOP has permanently closed its Harvard Square location, leaving 20 other Massachusetts restaurants still operating.
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