AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDOJ vs. Massachusetts on college aid: The Trump administration sued Massachusetts and Rhode Island over in-state tuition and financial aid for undocumented students, arguing states can’t give benefits to noncitizens that aren’t available to U.S. citizens. Elections in the courts: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled states may count mail ballots arriving after Election Day, dealing a blow to efforts to tighten national voting rules. Public health and online commerce: Shopify agreed to ban the sale of all vaping products on its platform, a move welcomed by AGs in a broader crackdown on youth nicotine addiction. Massachusetts health workforce pressure: A new report highlights how often hospital workers face threats and assaults, urging lawmakers to pass workplace violence reforms before session ends. Mental health and public safety: A letter to the editor ties a father’s fatal attack case to Massachusetts’ need for a stronger continuum of care for severe mental illness. Environment: A Massachusetts-focused piece warns toxic algal blooms are increasingly shutting down lakes and ponds, with climate and nutrient runoff driving the problem. Sports with local ties: Germany’s World Cup exit to Paraguay on penalties played out in Boston, alongside a national holiday in Paraguay celebrating the upset.
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