AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate & Infrastructure Finance: Gov. Healey’s Build for Mass program will offer up to $75 million in low-interest revolving loans for waterfront protection, clean energy, climate resilience and downtown economic development, aiming to stretch federal dollars further. Campaign Finance Fight: Former GOP gubernatorial candidate Mike Kennealy plans to keep over $1 million in disputed loans on the books despite objections from Massachusetts campaign finance regulators. Labor vs. Automation: A new argument in the political debate says unions’ hostility to robots is complicating Democrats’ affordability agenda. Food Safety & Retail Disruption: A Starbucks at Boston’s South Station was ordered to close after inspectors found rodent droppings and multiple sanitary-code violations, requiring deep cleaning, pest control and disposal of contaminated food before reopening. Health Care Policy: Massachusetts Senate action to strengthen primary care is getting attention, with advocates warning it must not come at the expense of safety-net hospitals. Business Media Expansion: Boston Globe Media acquired InstaTrac, a Massachusetts government information platform that helps users track state and local activity. World Cup Business Angle: World Cup beer sales are booming in parts of the U.S., but broader beer demand trends remain uncertain. Sports: The Red Sox swept a doubleheader vs. the Rays, extending their win streak to 11 games.
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