AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoState Budget Vote: The Massachusetts House passed a $63.41B FY27 budget, leaning on Fair Share revenue to fund education, MBTA and regional transit, child care grants, and local aid—without new taxes. Immigration Protections: In the Senate, Lydia Edwards’ PROTECT Act cleared the chamber, aiming to expand due-process and equal-protection safeguards for immigrant communities and limit state involvement in immigration enforcement. Housing Relief in Action: One year after the Affordable Homes Act’s eviction-sealing provision took effect, 6,284 petitions have been filed statewide—an early sign of how quickly the policy is being used. Local Oversight: Boston’s Encore Boston Harbor is headed for a City Council meeting after councillors pressed for updates tied to an innholder license renewal and complained about “lack of communications.” Business & Tech: Nokia named Emma Falck president of Mobile Infrastructure, effective Sept. 1, as the company pushes toward AI-native networks. Sports Front Office: The 76ers parted ways with Daryl Morey as president of basketball operations, with Bob Myers leading the search.
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