AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHousing & Construction: Massachusetts rent-control efforts appear to be stalled for this session after the Housing Committee sent proposals to “study,” including a plan that would have let communities set annual caps tied to the cost of living. Energy & Infrastructure: Gov. Healey is urging the federal government to speed review of a gas pipeline expansion as fuel costs stay high, while Massachusetts continues to weigh fossil fuel projects and utility spending. Real Estate Development: Newburyport Crossing Phase III in Newburyport moves forward with a $6.5M Momentum Fund equity award supporting 92 mixed-income apartments. Tech & Finance: Boston-area brokerages are using AI to help write and tailor listings, positioning smaller teams to compete with larger firms. Legal & Policy: Sen. Blumenthal is pushing federal action against predatory AI features in sports betting apps, citing Massachusetts regulator scrutiny. Climate Litigation: The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear major climate-change accountability cases, including whether local governments can sue energy companies in state court. Culture & Community: Lowell’s Jack Kerouac Center launches a fundraising campaign to convert a former church into a new cultural destination.
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