AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMassachusetts Jobs: Hiring picked up in June as state employers added 8,400 jobs, pushing the unemployment rate down to 4.4% and lifting private education and health services. Cyclospora Watch: Massachusetts reported no sign of a major Cyclospora outbreak, but shoppers are still being cautious and turning to local produce. Israel Aid Vote: The Massachusetts House delegation backed a U.S. House amendment cutting $3.3 billion in aid for Israel, with Democrats citing concerns about humanitarian funding and compliance. Ticket Resale Caps: Gov. Maura Healey is pushing a “Great Divide” approach to cap concert ticket resale prices and fees, with Noah Kahan backing the effort. Housing & Schools: Ipswich’s school building committee moved forward on a new elementary school plan, debating a cost range for an MSBA request. Public Safety: Woburn schools reaffirmed a safe firearm storage resolution, directing messaging to gun-owning parents. Local Development: South Weymouth’s Naval Air Station redevelopment advanced with a $65 million land sale tied to a large mixed-use housing and commercial plan. Sports & Community: The Pan-Mass Challenge returns Aug. 1-2, and a Burlington rider is taking part for the eighth time.
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