AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEnergy Relief & Costs: Gov. Maura Healey declared a “state of energy emergency,” ordering expanded winter heating help and cutting charges on bills to blunt soaring oil costs. Climate Court Fight: The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on whether oil companies can be forced to pay for climate damages under state law, with justices split on the reach of state claims. Nuclear Push in New England: New England states set aside differences to coordinate a regional nuclear strategy, arguing no single state can build new nuclear alone. Mass. Business Watch: A new Associated Industries of Massachusetts survey shows business confidence inched up in September, but employers still feel pessimistic. Healthcare & Jobs: Baystate Health is expanding its Springfield Thunderbirds partnership, while AstraZeneca opened a major Kendall Square R&D center in Cambridge. Local Economy Grants: Central Massachusetts communities and firms won $58M through the state’s One Stop for Growth program, including Worcester and Fitchburg projects. Public Safety: The Coast Guard suspended its search for six people after an Ontario air ambulance vanished near Nantucket, with debris found earlier. Community & Culture: Big Y kicked off its Partners of Hope breast cancer campaign, raising more than $3M since 2007.
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