AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnergy Costs: Gov. Maura Healey declared an energy emergency to unlock $150 million in heating relief. Low-income households will get higher assistance, while eligible middle-income families can receive about $680; clean-energy charges are also set to be waived for three months. Health Care: Brigham nurses postponed a planned strike and will vote on the hospital’s latest contract offer. Transit Safety: A man died after contacting the Red Line’s electrified third rail near the Neponset River. It’s the fourth MBTA-related death this year and the second in a week; police are investigating. Election 2026: Healey and Republican Mike Minogue clashed over the state’s high costs in their first debate. Voters will also decide ballot questions on the primary system, smaller lots for new homes and recreational marijuana. Infrastructure: The state approved $80 million for water projects, while a MassDOT-CSX agreement advances permanent Berkshire Flyer service. Public Safety: A deadly shooting in Holyoke is under investigation, with a suspect in custody.
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