AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLabor Day Labor Fight: Hundreds of Encore Boston Harbor union workers launched a strike over wages, benefits, and job security after stalled talks with Wynn Resorts, with the casino staying open but picket-line tensions rising. Massachusetts Politics: Massachusetts primary results keep three long-serving Democrats headed back to Congress—Sen. Ed Markey and Reps. Richard Neal and Stephen Lynch—despite age-change rhetoric. Courts & Mental Health: The Lindsay Clancy case remains a national flashpoint after a mistrial, with renewed debate over postpartum psychosis and how the justice system handles mothers who kill their children. Public Safety: Two boaters were rescued after their vessel lost power off Nahant; officials are investigating. Local Business & Tech: RadioShack is still alive—now tied to Grupo Unicomer—and is rebuilding in the U.S. via an authorized dealer program and major retailers’ online channels. Surveillance Debate: A former Pentagon AI policy director warned that expanding Flock Safety-style camera systems could enable a “China-like surveillance state” without guardrails. Travel Costs: AAA reports Labor Day travel is pricier, with airfare up about 20% to top destinations like Boston and gas at record levels.
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