AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoKratom Crackdown: Gov. Maura Healey ordered emergency restrictions on kratom sales statewide, moving the substance into Schedule I status and giving local boards power to enforce—after concerns about unregulated, unpredictable products being sold in convenience stores. Public Safety vs. Tech: A Massachusetts police chief urged the FCC to reconsider a drone restriction, arguing law enforcement can use drones to find missing people faster. Energy & Grid: New England is pivoting to Maine wind after offshore wind stalled, with a new Maine power line and additional Aroostook wind support that would be financed by ratepayers including Massachusetts. Housing & Homelessness: Life sciences lawyer Megan Gates takes over as chair of Pine Street Inn, highlighting new supportive housing efforts across Boston. Surveillance Backlash: A Massachusetts community is among those pushing back on AI surveillance cameras, with reports of departments discontinuing Flock use amid privacy concerns. Politics Ahead of Tuesday: A progressive Democrat dropped out of the Massachusetts 6th District primary and endorsed Rep. Tram Nguyen as voters head to the polls. Business/Legal: Massachusetts AG antitrust concerns in a real estate deal could force divestitures, while separate court news includes an AT&T pension-related lawsuit setback. Sports: The Red Sox put Willson Contreras on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring.
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