AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHomecare Regulation: Gov. Maura Healey signed a new Massachusetts law creating the state’s first statewide licensing system for homecare agencies, with oversight, inspections and enforcement aimed at improving safety and accountability for older adults and people with disabilities. Data-Center Backlash: Ten Lowell residents sued MassDEP and Markley Group over a data-center expansion tied to 27 diesel backup generators and 16 cooling towers, arguing they weren’t given a fair chance to challenge the approval and raising concerns about emissions and neighborhood impacts. Public Safety Tech Scrutiny: A New Bedford police officer accused of misusing Flock license-plate cameras to track an ex-girlfriend is on leave as the department suspends use amid broader privacy concerns. Cybersecurity: A hacking group called Cl0p claimed it stole data from nearly 50 companies, including Philips, Shell, GE and Fiserv, with several firms saying they’re investigating and reporting no confirmed customer impact. Markets & Rates: Reuters flagged bond-market jitters easing after U.S. inflation data, though Treasury auctions and mortgage rates remain a pressure point for consumers and borrowers. Business Growth Spotlight: Portsmouth medical-device maker Tenovi landed on the Inc. 5000 list, ranking No. 55, highlighting continued momentum in connected health.
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