AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLabor: Brigham and Women’s Hospital and its nurses’ union reached a tentative deal, averting an indefinite strike. Public Safety and Justice: Former Massachusetts detective Matthew Farwell was convicted of murdering pregnant Sandra Birchmore and staging her death as a suicide; prosecutors said he wanted to silence her about sexual abuse. Separately, State Police agreed to pay Karen Read $100,000 to settle her lawsuit over her prosecution. Boston Politics: Substitute teacher and nonprofit leader Rachel Pearson is challenging longtime City Councilor Ed Flynn for his District 2 seat in 2027. State Policy: Gov. Maura Healey is moving to keep Massachusetts’ expanded abortion law in effect, drawing pushback from Catholic leaders. The state is also pursuing Canadian offshore wind development as winter energy costs and affordability remain concerns. Community: A nor’easter is expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds, with possible snow in parts of Massachusetts.
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