AGP Executive Report
Last update: 1 hours agoJail Repairs: Massachusetts sheriffs are seeking $241 million for jail renovations, well above the state’s expected $125 million to $150 million in available funding. Data Centers: A new campaign is pushing a 2028 ballot question requiring data center proposals to address water use and electricity costs and win approval from two-thirds of host-community voters. Driver Data Breach: Uber says hackers accessed driver information through a third-party provider; 2,567 Massachusetts residents are among those affected. Public Safety: Former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell was convicted of killing pregnant Sandra Birchmore, in a case prosecutors said was meant to conceal his sexual abuse of her. Offshore Wind: Massachusetts and Nova Scotia are seeking input on energy infrastructure that could bring Canadian offshore wind power to New England. Manufacturing: VulcanForms announced $500 million in financing, plans for a new Massachusetts factory and a goal of doubling its workforce to about 1,000 by the end of 2027. Nurses’ Contract: A tentative deal with Brigham nurses averted a strike.
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