AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHousing & Ballot Fight: Eastern Bank exec Bob Rivers rallied business leaders to back a November ballot push for “starter homes,” aiming to force most Massachusetts towns to allow single-family housing on smaller lots. Immigration Protections: Massachusetts lawmakers announced they’ve reached agreement on the PROTECT Act conference report, designed to strengthen immigrant rights at sensitive locations like courts and schools as TPS protections expire. Tax Policy: The Senate Finance Committee advanced the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act, targeting IRS operations and cracking down on rogue tax preparers. Healthcare Staffing: A new report says half of Massachusetts nursing homes are understaffed, raising fresh concerns about patient care and compliance. Hospice Fraud: Croí Health CEO Renee McInnes says hospice program integrity issues and fraud threaten legitimate providers and patient access. Courts & Privacy: A federal judge rejected a bid to dismiss a lawsuit over DOGE access to Treasury and OPM data. Logan Storm Disruptions: Heavy July rain led to dozens of flight cancellations and delays at Boston Logan. Lindsay Clancy Trial: In the Duxbury murder case, jurors heard more from first responders and court ended early as lawyers worked through issues; the defense continues arguing postpartum psychosis may have driven the killings.
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