AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGovernor’s Race: Gov. Maura Healey and Republican challenger Mike Minogue are set to debate for the first time before Election Day, as voters weigh a ballot crowded with proposals on taxes, housing and government oversight. Energy Costs: Healey declared an energy emergency and expanded winter heating assistance as bills rise; her administration is also seeking faster review of gas pipelines. In Falmouth, residents are pushing back against Eversource’s proposed substation near their homes. Housing: Massachusetts committed $330 million to 403 local projects, aiming to support 27,000 new homes, but the state remains behind its housing target amid high costs and delays. Business: The state leads the nation in household income, yet about 9% of residents live in poverty. Boston-area tech firms are also navigating AI-driven change, while biotech layoffs continue. Health Care: Mass General Brigham reported a network outage that temporarily took some digital systems offline. Patient care continued, though some elective outpatient procedures were affected; the system said the disruption was not a cyberattack.
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