AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHomecare Oversight: Gov. Maura Healey signed a new Massachusetts law creating the state’s first statewide licensing system for homecare agencies, aiming to standardize safety and accountability for older adults, people with disabilities, and the workers who support them. Public Safety: A five-alarm fire in Salisbury sent two people to the hospital with serious injuries after flames spread across multiple buildings on Atlantic Avenue; the cause remains under investigation. Local Corruption: Lawrence Mayor Brian DePena was arrested and charged with wire fraud and money laundering tied to alleged misuse of more than $1.5 million in COVID small-business loans for campaign and personal expenses. Health Crisis: A nationwide blood shortage is hitting Massachusetts hard, with at least one patient reporting a transfusion order was pulled despite medical need. Climate Preparedness: Massachusetts appointed its first heat resilience officer to coordinate statewide planning for extreme heat. Sports (Boston-area): The Red Sox fell 8-4 to the Pirates as Rafael Flores Jr. and Brandon Lowe homered; in the WNBA, Caitlin Clark powered the Fever past the Wings 98-87.
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