AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUSDA Funding Fight: A federal judge in Boston blocked the Trump administration from withholding tens of billions in USDA money unless states certify compliance with broad, politically driven federal “policies,” a move Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell called a lifeline for food assistance and farm support. PFAS Push in Massachusetts: State lawmakers are again weighing sweeping bills to ban PFAS “forever chemicals” in food packaging, cookware, kids’ toys and other consumer products, with a cleanup fund and possible exemptions for essential items. World Cup in Massachusetts: With the tournament about a week away, Foxborough and nearby towns are lining up for crowds—Somerville already approved later bar hours for match viewing, and stadium security plans warn fans to arrive early as screening could take over an hour. Public Safety: A 6-year-old was pulled from a pool in Tewksbury and is in stable condition at Boston Children’s Hospital; separate reports also describe a cyclist killed in Lynn after a tractor-trailer crash. Weather Watch: Forecasters warn Saturday could bring strong thunderstorms across Massachusetts, including hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain.
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