AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublic Media & State Funding: GBH says it’s rebounding after years of cuts, touting donor growth and launching a statewide show after federal support was rescinded. Federal Real Estate & Housing: A federal advisory board is considering recommending selling downtown Boston’s McCormack courthouse, a move that could open the door to a major office-to-residential conversion. Massachusetts Politics & Courts: AG Andrea Campbell vows a thorough review after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld state limits on transgender athletes in women’s sports, while Massachusetts law already protects transgender students. Public Safety: Boston police reported multiple July 4 weekend shootings, including fireworks fired at officers, as Mayor Michelle Wu and DA Kevin Hayden push community help to curb violence. Immigration & the Courts: New federal court rulings keep reshaping Trump-era deportation and detention rules, including limits on holding undocumented immigrants without bond hearings. Tech & Governance: Massachusetts is halting some data center tax break applications until developers prove they won’t raise local bills. International Ties: Taiwan plans a new U.S. representative office in Phoenix, adding to its existing offices including Boston. Heat & Infrastructure: A dangerous heat wave over the July 4 weekend strained the power grid and drove record temperatures from Boston to Washington.
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