AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI & Data Centers in Massachusetts: A new policy push aims to keep data-center growth from shifting costs onto ratepayers, with “bring your own clean energy” and community-approval requirements for state permits. Privacy vs. Public Safety: Massachusetts towns continue pausing or canceling Flock automated license plate reader programs after Boston’s trial reportedly exposed out-of-state access via a vendor error, while lawmakers weigh more permanent rules. Cybersecurity for Water Systems: A Pew-backed report says cyberattacks on U.S. water utilities are rising, with intrusions linked to Iran and at least one attack forcing manual operations for weeks. Health & Research Funding: Wisconsin’s tobacco research center secured an $11.1M NCI grant to improve cessation treatments at community health centers in Wisconsin and Massachusetts. Medically Tailored Meals: A Nature Medicine study finds Medicaid patients receiving medically tailored meals had fewer emergency visits and hospitalizations, including results from Massachusetts. Mental Health on Campus: A report highlights that most young adults, especially college students, are dealing with mental or behavioral health issues.
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