AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMassachusetts Primary Countdown: Secretary of State Bill Galvin says early voting is up for the Sept. 1 primary and warns voters not to mail ballots at this point—ballots must be in local officials’ possession by 8 p.m. Tuesday. Mail-Vote Legal Fight: The USPS vote-by-mail rule is now in effect after a Supreme Court procedural win, but states and voting rights groups are still suing, including a fresh Massachusetts case tied to federal ballot-handling requirements. Surveillance Oversight: Boston’s use of Flock traffic cameras is under renewed scrutiny after reports of misuse and questions about whether the city followed its own surveillance-technology approval rules. Lindsay Clancy Trial: Closing arguments wrapped and jurors began deliberations in the Duxbury mother’s murder case, where the defense argues postpartum psychosis while prosecutors seek murder responsibility. Local Government & Finance: Swampscott approved a $2.53M bond anticipation note to fund near-term capital needs. Tech & Health Security: Boston Scientific confirmed a cyberattack disrupted order processing and shipping systems, raising concerns for patient care continuity. Meta Child-Safety Settlement: Meta’s major settlement adds new limits for minors, but experts say age verification and platform migration may blunt the impact.
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