AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoImmigration Protections: Gov. Maura Healey signed Massachusetts’ PROTECT Act, limiting ICE civil arrests in courthouses, public schools, child care centers, and health care facilities, and tightening local cooperation rules. Digital Access: The Healey-Driscoll administration awarded nearly $1.5M to 10 housing organizations to boost internet access and digital skills for residents. Local Governance & Education: Worcester Public Schools is weighing a longer elementary school day as contract talks with the teachers union continue. Community & Culture: Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival returns for its 24th year with daily screenings and major conversations. Arts & Learning: Northampton’s Aug. 15 agamograph workshop will teach optical kinetic art while making space for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers. Library Policy: Massachusetts lawmakers sent a bill to give librarians more protection and decision power as book challenges rise. Health & Leadership: Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine welcomes Jennifer Hunt as dean, the first woman to lead the 229-year-old school.
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