AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoElection Changes: A proposed 2028 ballot measure could let Massachusetts voters register on Election Day and cast primary ballots without enrolling in a party, potentially reshaping state elections. Sen. Ed Markey and Republican challenger John Deaton also clashed in their only debate before the Nov. 3 election. Nursing Home Oversight: State officials are moving to revoke licenses held by RegalCare CEO Eli Mirlis and increase oversight at 12 nursing homes amid concerns about resident care and improper billing. Schools and Student Safety: Gov. Maura Healey announced $1.75 million in grants for schools to teach online safety, privacy and how to spot false or AI-generated information. A new UMass survey also found teachers report widespread student anxiety and depression. Local Development: Westfield’s planning board rejected an extension for a long-delayed data center proposal, effectively ending the project. Pittsfield will study whether a shuttered elementary school could become a new police station. Public Safety: Eighteen officers from five Massachusetts communities received state bravery awards, including 13 Fall River officers who helped rescue residents during last year’s fatal Gabriel House fire.
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