AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoElection Administration & Voting Access: Massachusetts voters head into the Sept. 1 primary with early in-person voting back in focus—some clerks question whether it still adds value as mail voting keeps growing. Statehouse & Courts: The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court cleared the way for Boston’s White Stadium redevelopment, backing the city in a fight over the project’s future. Energy Policy: Gov. Maura Healey is planning a New England summit on advanced nuclear and fusion, aiming to boost supply and lower bills while addressing safety and public trust. Local Government: Southwick’s Select Board is weighing a committee to draft zoning bylaws for green energy systems, including battery storage, after state model language and local concerns surfaced. Public Safety & Immigration: Boston’s mayor is pushing back on ICE access to parking, urging private lot owners not to lease spaces for enforcement. Higher Ed & Antitrust: A federal judge in Massachusetts denied motions to dismiss a major antitrust case challenging early decision admissions practices. Health & Mental Health: A new look at burnout highlights how long-lasting exhaustion can signal deeper medical or mental health issues—an especially timely topic as the state’s health system strains.
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