AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHomecare Oversight: Gov. Maura Healey signed a new Massachusetts law creating the state’s first statewide licensing system for homecare agencies, aiming to standardize oversight and protect older adults, people with disabilities, and families while holding agencies accountable. Public Health: The CDC says cyclospora infections are nearing 14,000 nationwide, tied to a multistate iceberg lettuce outbreak linked to Taylor Farms, with Massachusetts among the states now reporting cases. Food Assistance Pressure: Advocates warn Massachusetts may be short on staff to handle SNAP-related questions after new federal work and renewal rules, saying many calls to the Department of Transitional Assistance go unanswered. Housing Affordability: A new report argues HUD spending hasn’t improved housing affordability, finding home prices outpaced incomes in nearly every state. Local Safety & Accountability: Cambridge reactivated ShotSpotter after a city worker’s death and privacy concerns had led to its earlier removal. Health & Safety Alerts: A Worcester-area fox that bit two people tested positive for rabies, prompting reminders about post-exposure treatment and avoiding unknown animals.
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