AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBeacon Hill Animal Policy: House Democrats advanced an animal safety and pet ownership bill that keeps many protections but drops the Senate’s pet-shop sales ban, setting up another conference committee fight. Local Courts: Brockton Mayor Moises Rodrigues’ “show cause” criminal proceeding will be open to the public after a clerk magistrate ruled for transparency. Red Sox Watch: Willson Contreras told Boston he wants to stay and won’t waive his no-trade clause, despite earlier trade chatter. Public Health & Environment: Mass. Democrats urged the EPA to step in after the Merrimack River sewage leak, warning costs and grant support are at stake. Elections: A judge denied Anne Manning-Martin’s bid to get back on the Sept. 1 ballot. Weather & Safety: Canadian wildfire smoke and heat are driving hazy skies and advisories; officials also reminded residents not to leave pets in hot cars. Marine Life: Rescuers continued a major Cape Cod bottlenose dolphin rescue after a mass stranding, with teams monitoring refloated animals. Sports Betting Rules: AG Andrea Campbell proposed updated regulations aimed at separating fantasy contests from sports wagering.
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