AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRent Control Fight: Massachusetts rent control supporters are furious after the Supreme Judicial Court struck the ballot measure, and they’re now pressing lawmakers for new action. Boston City Hall: The Boston City Council accepted Mayor Michelle Wu’s amended $4.9B budget to avoid layoffs, after a dispute over a $1.4M transportation cut. World Cup Culture: Scotland’s Tartan Army brought cone-and-kilt joy to Boston and Miami, but Brazil ended Scotland’s run with a 3-0 win, leaving fans waiting on third-place tiebreakers. Public Health: An FDA advisory panel backed Moderna’s first mRNA flu shot for adults 50+, a potential fall game-changer. Sports & Youth: The NCAA approved a new “five-for-five” age-based eligibility model for Division I athletes, reshaping college rosters. Community & Arts: Eastie Weeks returns July 12–29 with expanded waterfront, music, and neighborhood programming, and Boston’s Legacy Business Awards spotlight long-running local institutions. Local Libraries: Fairhaven’s Millicent Library finished ADA signage upgrades to improve access and wayfinding. Business & Culture: Bank of America expands “Museums on Us” for July 4 weekend, offering free admission to 250 museums nationwide.
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