AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMassachusetts Politics: Polls closed in the state’s Democratic Senate primary, with voters deciding whether 80-year-old Sen. Ed Markey or 47-year-old Rep. Seth Moulton wins the nomination—an unusually high-stakes generational clash that could shape the party’s direction. Public Health & Environment: Mass. AG Jennifer Davenport urged the EPA to add microplastics to nationwide drinking-water testing, arguing more monitoring is needed to understand health risks. Water Supply: MWRA is seeking an additional 20 million gallons a day from Quabbin Reservoir, even as levels recede—prompting pushback from local officials who warn against overreliance on the watershed. Wildlife & Coasts: Environmental groups say NOAA mishandled gray whale protections after the Eastern North Pacific population dropped sharply, and they’re moving toward a lawsuit. Local Safety: After a 19-year-old died after falling onto the MBTA third rail at Forest Hills, the transit agency is evaluating platform barriers to prevent similar tragedies. Air Quality: A Somerville study found older adults near highways showed improved mental flexibility after a month using HEPA air purifiers.
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