AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHousing & Politics: A major bipartisan federal housing bill, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, became law without President Trump’s signature after he refused to sign it in protest over Congress not passing the SAVE America Act, with Sen. Elizabeth Warren calling it a landmark step to boost supply and curb private equity buying. Health & Courts: Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell and a coalition of 14 states sued to block the U.S. Department of Education from terminating school mental health grants, arguing the move would reverse gains for hundreds of thousands of students. Labor & Healthcare: Mass General Brigham sent a cease-and-desist letter to the Massachusetts Nurses Association amid the state’s largest nurses strike, escalating tensions as picketing continues. Public Safety: State police say an Uber driver allegedly assaulted a passenger before dropping them off at Logan Airport; the rider was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Environment & Industry: The AG also alleged MassDOT and contractors violated environmental rules on a bridge project near Boston, exposing workers and nearby residents to hazardous materials. Food Safety: A cyclosporiasis outbreak has spread to at least 18 states, including Massachusetts, prompting some Taco Bell locations to pull certain fresh produce items. Local Crime: Seven MBTA employees face expanded federal charges tied to alleged Red Line inspection falsification and overtime fraud. Shellfish Relief: Gov. Healey announced $300,000 for North Shore shellfish harvesters hit by a Merrimack River sewage spill closure.
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