AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCourts & Criminal Justice: A federal judge in Boston signaled she’s likely to deny former Stoughton detective Matthew Farwell an evidentiary hearing tied to the FBI investigation into Sandra Birchmore’s 2021 death, while reserving a written ruling on whether any seized material should be tossed. Health Care Workforce: Care New England says it’s cutting more than 30 leadership and nonclinical jobs amid “unprecedented economic challenges.” Cyber & Data Security: Beacon Mutual began notifying about 131,000 Rhode Island customers after a January ransomware incident exposed personal data. Energy Costs: Gov. Daniel McKee joined New England governors urging federal regulators to reject a proposal to boost transmission utilities’ allowed profit margins—warning it could raise electricity bills. Online Kids Safety: Connecticut AG William Tong led a multistate push against the federal KIDS Act, arguing it would weaken state protections for children online. RI Business & Growth: Bally’s is set to launch Rhode Island’s second online sportsbook, while GoNetspeed plans a $4 million fiber build in Norwich.
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