AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHomecare Oversight: Gov. Maura Healey signed a law creating the first statewide licensing system for Massachusetts homecare agencies, with state inspections and the power to suspend or revoke licenses to protect older adults and people with disabilities. Food Security Pressure: Anti-hunger advocate Liz Wills-O’Gilvie fasted for 15 days to urge Healey to boost funding as Massachusetts SNAP enrollment drops by nearly 182,000, including 65,000 children. Energy & Bills: National Grid is running a Brockton customer help event Aug. 27 to address summer billing and cooling costs, including payment assistance and arrears programs. Housing & Infrastructure: A new Massachusetts policy push argues sewer inefficiencies and “inflow” issues can limit housing growth, tying infrastructure upgrades to housing capacity. Tech & Economy: A report warns Massachusetts’ innovation edge is being challenged by Ohio’s “Silicon Heartland,” pushing leaders to re-accelerate investment and talent. Solar for Renters: A Fitchburg resident says “plug-in” balcony solar cut his electricity costs after a $1,200 bill. Life Sciences Real Estate: Brokers say lab vacancy pressure is pushing landlords toward medical clinics and tech offices, highlighted by Onto Innovation’s Andover HQ lease.
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