AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoEnergy Policy Showdown: Beacon Hill negotiators are still far apart on how Bay Staters will get relief from utility costs, with the Senate passing its energy affordability package (S 3143) while House and Senate must reconcile major differences before anything reaches Gov. Maura Healey. Transit & Local Infrastructure: The MBTA says it will start repairs on the Cross Street bridge in Winchester in about two weeks, with lane closures beginning July 19 and work expected to run through mid-October. Labor Dispute: Merrimack Valley Transit bus drivers and mechanics remain on strike for a second day, with the fight centered on “open work” Saturdays. Public Health: The CDC is investigating a parasite outbreak tied to “explosive” diarrhea, with at least 145 cases reported across 17 states; Massachusetts has recorded between 1 and 10 cases. Courts & Consumer Impact: A federal jury in Massachusetts hit Takeda with an $885M verdict in an antitrust “pay-for-delay” case over the IBS drug Amitiza. Crime: A New York woman was indicted for allegedly running an international sex trafficking operation out of residential brothels in Allston and Brighton. Food Safety: Prima Wawona peaches are recalled in multiple states, including Massachusetts, due to possible Salmonella contamination. Heat & AI Backlash: Extreme heat is straining power grids and intensifying scrutiny of data centers’ environmental impact in places like Lowell.
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