AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAbortion Access in Massachusetts: Gov. Maura Healey signed a law removing the state’s 24-week abortion ban, letting physicians decide based on professional judgment with no gestational cutoff in statute—prompting pushback even from some Democrats and Catholic leaders. Homecare Oversight: Healey also signed a measure creating the state’s first statewide licensing system for homecare agencies, with new standards and enforcement powers aimed at protecting older adults, people with disabilities, and the workers who care for them. Boston Crime Numbers: Boston police violence concerns are rising in public view, but preliminary Major Cities Chiefs Association data shows homicides and some other categories are down versus last year, while aggravated assaults are up. Flock Cameras in Focus: New Bedford paused its Flock Safety license-plate reader use to review the tech amid allegations of misuse, as other Massachusetts communities have already moved to disable or cancel contracts. Red Sox Surge: Sonny Gray blanked the Pirates 4-0, earning his career-high 15th win, while Wilyer Abreu’s homer and late insurance runs helped Boston bounce back. Health Research: Boston Children’s Hospital researchers report COVID-19 can reactivate dormant viruses in hospitalized patients, offering new clues to long-lasting illness. Sports Elsewhere: Racing Louisville beat Boston Legacy 4-1, and the Naismith Hall of Fame enshrined Amar’e Stoudemire and Doc Rivers in Springfield.
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