AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNor’easter Disruptions: A powerful nor’easter is battering the Northeast, bringing heavy rain, damaging winds, bridge restrictions, ferry cancellations, and widespread flight disruptions—Massachusetts travelers are among those facing delays and cancellations. Energy & Infrastructure: Massachusetts’ gas-tax debate heats up as both gubernatorial candidates float gas-tax relief, with critics warning it could undercut funding for transportation upgrades. Clean Energy Legal Fight: A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from clawing back $7B from states over the Solar for All program, a win for green groups that could affect Massachusetts energy planning. Offshore Wind Court Battle: Eight East Coast states, including Massachusetts, sued over federal buyouts of offshore wind leases, escalating legal pressure on the offshore wind shutdown strategy. AI Data Centers: Massachusetts policy debate continues as leaders push for data-center growth without shifting costs to ratepayers, with calls for clean-energy requirements and community approval. Mass. Cannabis Ballot Impact: A new look at the state’s marijuana industry asks what happens if a repeal ballot question passes. Local Business Growth: Green Leaf Construction in Leominster adds a dedicated business development manager to expand work across Worcester County and Central Massachusetts. Sports & Local Economy: The Red Sox’ postseason roster questions and injury updates land amid storm-driven schedule changes, including a finale moved to Tampa.
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