AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWorld Cup buzz in Boston: The soccer at Foxborough may have felt a bit flat at times, but the seven local matches delivered big energy and star power—now the city is keeping the party going with free World Cup watch parties on City Hall Plaza for the semis, third-place game, and the final. Education funding fight: Massachusetts superintendents are warning the FCC that proposed E-Rate changes could gut school connectivity funding, risking staff cuts. Solar credits debate: A new argument says Massachusetts should “do the math” before cutting solar credits, pointing to how utilities actually profit from the grid. Public safety and streets: A Boston bike-advocate’s fatal crash has reignited calls for safer road design, with critics urging a more proactive approach than blame-focused investigations. Health and policy: Gov. Healey announced new nursing home safety rules after a deadly fire, while Massachusetts lawmakers advanced a psychedelic therapy pilot program. Business and jobs: Layoffs hit two Boston cybersecurity firms as AI reshapes competition. Environment: Offshore wind helped New England handle record heat, and researchers found long-buried soil carbon can start breaking down as forests warm.
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