AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEducation & Health Policy: A coalition of attorneys general is suing to stop U.S. Department of Education cuts to school mental health grants, arguing the money was already approved by Congress and that the cuts could cost millions nationwide. Immigration Enforcement & Public Safety: In Maine, officials and lawmakers are pressing for answers after an ICE-involved shooting in Biddeford where the victim was reportedly not the target of the warrant, while calls grow to rein in “non-urgent” ICE vehicle stops. Local Civic Life: Chelsea is named an All-America city for the second straight year, spotlighting trust-building efforts with immigrant residents amid federal crackdown pressures. Arts & Community: North Shore Music Theatre youth performers are taking the stage in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” showing how local arts education keeps young people connected. Berkshires Recognition: Four Berkshire women are honored as Commonwealth Heroines, with stories rooted in community service and youth support. Food Access: Boston launches free summer meals for kids and teens citywide, with no ID or registration required. Culture & Lifestyle: A Jamaica Plain mural celebrates Anthony Bourdain and Barack Obama’s Hanoi moment, adding new life to a corner as redevelopment moves forward.
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