AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMassachusetts Politics & Courts: Sen. Elizabeth Warren is pushing a new idea to tax AI profits, arguing Americans should share in the gains from a technology boom built on public research and taxpayer-backed infrastructure. Public Safety & Justice: Karen Read has escalated her legal fight, suing Massachusetts State Police and Canton police over alleged misconduct and negligence tied to the investigation that led to her prosecution. Education & Governance: Waltham’s School Committee is locked in a budget standoff with Mayor Jeannette McCarthy over whether to fund administrators versus classroom positions in a plan to improve Waltham High School performance. Tech & Consumer Protection: The Massachusetts House passed a major data privacy bill, setting up a potential House-Senate consensus push with new limits on selling sensitive data, geolocation, and extra protections for minors. Local Economy & Housing: A Providence landmark—the “Superman” building—sits empty for 13 years, spotlighting how hard it is for cities to repurpose unwanted office space. Energy & Climate: A Boston-area heat pump “group-buy” program is helping neighbors coordinate installations and cut costs, as residents look for practical ways to handle hotter summers.
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