AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 hours agoData Centers & Local Control: Holyoke became the first Massachusetts community to ban new data centers, but carved out an exception for an older facility—an early test of how towns will shape the state’s AI-era growth. Elections & Ballot Questions: Massachusetts election officials are pushing ballot-question reforms as a “safety valve,” with lawmakers negotiating new disclosure and signature-gathering rules ahead of a record-heavy ballot season. Campaign Finance: A Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate filed a self-imposed “up to $2 billion” spending limit—then called it a joke—highlighting how money rules and legal fights are colliding in the race. Cost of Living: New research finds Massachusetts among the highest in utility costs, with electricity prices still far above the national average. Healthcare & Innovation: NRx Pharmaceuticals’ HOPE Therapeutics begins training to deploy an FDA-cleared robotic TMS system in Florida, signaling continued momentum in interventional psychiatry. Business & Growth: Boston-based Volition Capital closed Fund VI at its $950M hard cap, underscoring investor appetite for capital-efficient tech. Remembering 9/11: Multiple Massachusetts-focused pieces mark the 25th anniversary, including local memories and the ongoing fight to preserve legacies.
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