AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMassachusetts Politics & Privacy: The House unanimously passed a major data privacy bill (146-0) that would require affirmative consent for sensitive data sales/sharing, ban precise geolocation sales, add protections for minors, and expand enforcement by the attorney general—framed by Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier as “data privacy first.” Community & Culture: Dorchester Day Parade and Dorchfest keep neighborhood traditions alive, with music pulling together Cape Verdean, Latino, Black, Vietnamese, and Irish communities. Public Health & Parenting: Massachusetts Families for Vaccines is backing H.2554 to end nonmedical vaccine exemptions and tighten school reporting, citing rising opt-outs and outbreak “hot spots.” World Cup in Massachusetts: Somerville will let licensed bars, cafes, and restaurants extend hours during the tournament (June 11–July 19) to help fans gather for late matches. Arts & Theater: “Liberation” won both the Pulitzer for Drama and the Tony for best new play, while “Ragtime” took best revival of a musical. Local Life: A 43-year-old Framingham resident was found dead after an apparent drowning at Southborough’s Crystal Pond.
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