AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFuture of Food at UMass Amherst: Chancellor Javier Reyes announced a $30 million gift from Paul and Diane Manning to seed a $120 million “Future of Food” initiative, with new research space planned and big bets on healthier, sustainable food systems. Public Charge Fight: Massachusetts AG Nick Brown joined a coalition of states and cities suing to block a Trump public charge rule that could deny green cards based on use of public benefits, with Massachusetts also moving to stop the rule’s impact. PROTECT Act Compliance: Massachusetts employers receiving DHS/ICE I-9 notices must provide written notice to affected workers within 48 hours under the state’s PROTECT Act guidance. Boston Surveillance Oversight: A report says Flock Safety shared promised-to-be-isolated Boston vehicle data during a 2025 pilot, prompting officials to stop using the service. Culture & Touring: Oasis confirmed a massive 2027 world tour with Boston Gillette Stadium dates, while Noel Gallagher said there will be no new Oasis music. Arts for Public TV: Bonhams in Boston will auction three Bob Ross paintings, with proceeds benefiting public television stations. Shellfish Relief: Gov. Healey delivered $300K in checks to North Shore shellfish harvesters hit by sewage overflow closures. Immigration Enforcement at Airports: ICE arrested an Ecuadorian national at Tweed New Haven Airport, and Massachusetts courts are still wrestling with related detention questions.
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