AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoElection Watch: With Election Day approaching Nov. 3, Secretary of State Bill Galvin is urging voters to hand-deliver unmailed ballots rather than risk postal delays. The Justice Department plans to send poll monitors to Boston and Lowell, a move Galvin says is routine but drawing new scrutiny amid the administration’s actions on elections. Governor’s Race: Republican Mike Minogue’s claim that Healey traded a State Police union endorsement for a contract has been rejected by both the union and the governor. Minogue is also pressing Healey to release records. Separately, 12 Massachusetts sheriffs say the PROTECT Act has created a notification gap when some people are released from custody. Ballot Questions: Voters face nine statewide questions, including a proposal to repeal legal marijuana. Question 8 has drawn heavy campaign spending, while polling suggests repeal has limited support. Boston Government: Mayor Michelle Wu has proposed zoning changes to reduce red tape and speed approvals for local restaurants. Courthouse Dispute: State officials and the winning development team want a judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the $2 billion Springfield courthouse project’s bidding process.
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