AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAbortion Access Fight: Gov. Maura Healey signed a law removing Massachusetts’ 24-week limit, letting abortions be performed at any point based on a physician’s judgment—prompting backlash even from some Democrats. Homecare Oversight: Healey also signed a measure creating the state’s first statewide licensing system for homecare agencies, aiming for consistent safety and accountability for families and workers. Housing Push: The Healey-Driscoll administration launched a statewide ADU incentive program offering feasibility studies to help homeowners turn backyards, basements, and other spaces into separate homes. Local Tech Privacy: New Bedford paused Flock license-plate camera use while reviewing allegations of misuse, as other Massachusetts communities have disabled or canceled similar contracts. Education & Equity: Cradles to Crayons handed out backpacks and supplies to help more than 70,000 Massachusetts students start the school year ready. Public Safety: Authorities are investigating after a 21-year-old died following a fall into Merrill’s Quarry in Westford. Sports Spotlight: Basketball Hall of Fame weekend in Springfield included Doc Rivers, Amar’e Stoudemire, Mike D’Antoni and Mark Few, plus women’s stars Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne. Local Crime: A Brockton man was sentenced to time served plus two weeks for stealing and laundering over $1.2 million in U.S. Treasury tax refund checks.
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