AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAbortion Law Shake-Up: Massachusetts lawmakers fast-tracked a bill that would remove the state’s 24-week abortion limit and allow abortions through all nine months, with decisions left to a physician’s “professional judgment,” and it now heads to Gov. Healey. Courtroom Spotlight: The Lindsay Clancy murder trial in Plymouth Superior Court resumed with doctors describing how staff decided to take her youngest child off life support, as prosecutors and defense continue battling over what happened after the 2023 killings. Severe Weather: A cold front is bringing rounds of heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms Monday, with flash-flood warnings in parts of Bristol, Middlesex, and Worcester counties and localized flooding possible. Public Safety & Crime: A Somerville firefighter is on leave after being accused of running a World Cup ticket scam that allegedly took more than $14,000 from multiple victims. Press Freedom: The Massachusetts Senate added a “shield law” amendment to public records legislation, aiming to protect confidential sources from being disclosed. Health Care Costs: Gov. Healey announced new MassHealth affordability recommendations, including a push to expand primary care spending and rein in out-of-network costs. Politics & Data Privacy: AG Tong joined a multistate lawsuit challenging Trump administration changes that would expand federal access to sensitive TANF recipient data.
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