AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoElection Countdown: Gov. Maura Healey and Republican challenger Mike Minogue are making final campaign stops before Tuesday’s vote, as Massachusetts Republicans brace for a tough race. Voters will also decide nine ballot questions, including proposals on same-day registration, marijuana legalization and the 2024 gun law. Business & Jobs: Marlborough-based Boston Scientific is cutting jobs and has lowered its 2026 outlook for a third time, despite quarterly earnings meeting estimates. Boston Policy: Mayor Michelle Wu is proposing zoning changes to make it easier to open and operate restaurants, while again floating congestion pricing as a way to support MBTA funding. Transit: The MBTA has extended four ferry routes through year-end; a coming Green Line closure will disrupt service over Halloween weekend. Health Research: Boston-area researchers report new biological clues that may help explain why colorectal cancer can be more aggressive in younger patients. Immigrant Rights: Legal groups, including Greater Boston Legal Services, sued to block the federal government’s policy of withholding locations of people detained by ICE.
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