AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHomecare Oversight: Gov. Maura Healey signed a new Massachusetts law creating the state’s first statewide licensing system for homecare agencies, with standards and enforcement power for state health and aging agencies to protect older adults and people with disabilities. Courtroom Focus: In the Lindsay Clancy murder trial in Plymouth, prosecutors rested and the defense began calling witnesses, including Clancy’s mother, as the case centers on whether postpartum psychosis should affect criminal responsibility. Fundraising: A verified GoFundMe for Clancy’s parents has topped $800,000, aiming for $2 million to cover travel and living costs while the trial continues. Public Health on the Vineyard: A rabies-positive bat found after a cat attack led to a 45-day quarantine for the household’s cats and rabies treatment precautions. Mass. Tech & Security: UMass Amherst researchers reported an “edge AI” efficiency breakthrough and also presented findings on “zombie credit cards,” a loophole that could let expired cards be used in some settings. Local Government: Orange, Mass. swore in three new police officers to bring the department back to full staffing.
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