AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWinter Bills: Gov. Maura Healey declared an energy emergency and expanded heating aid, including up to $680 for eligible middle-income households and additional support for 156,000 low-income households. Governor’s Race: Healey and Republican Mike Minogue clashed in their final debate over utility costs, housing, a State Police scandal and Flock license-plate cameras; both called for privacy safeguards. Election: Early voting begins Saturday. Massachusetts voters will decide whether to keep the 2024 gun safety law and recreational marijuana sales, among other ballot questions. Transit: A $130 million federal grant will upgrade the Springfield rail system and advance plans for West-East Rail passenger service by 2030. Business: Fall River’s Qdoba is closing after its franchise operator defaulted on a loan, part of a financial collapse affecting dozens of restaurants. Public Safety: An 80-year-old woman was fatally struck in Maynard, and officials reported suspicious letters sent to elected officials across the state.
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