The Bay State has joined a coalition of 23 states and D.C. in suing the Trump Administration — again — with the latest court action aimed toward blocking the sudden termination of $11 billion in Department of Health and Human Services grants.
Andrea Campbell
Feud between Massachusetts auditor, Healey admin over ‘unfunded’ MBTA zoning mandate intensifies
State Auditor Diana DiZoglio finds herself in yet another battle with the Healey administration, alleging the governor and attorney general have “politically weaponized” her office over a finding that the MBTA zoning law is an “unfunded mandate.”
Auditor says it’s the voters, not politics, behind a push for an audit of the Legislature
State Auditor Diana DiZoglio is pushing back on assertions by the Speaker of the House that her pursuit of an audit of the Legislature is somehow politically motivated.
Massachusetts town sues Healey administration over ‘great abuse of power’ with MBTA zoning law
Middleboro has sued the Healey administration due to what it says is a “great abuse of power” as the state withholds previously committed grant funding in a fight over the controversial MBTA zoning plan.
Massachusetts cities, towns fighting MBTA zoning plan weigh next steps: ‘Unfunded mandate’
Massachusetts cities and towns fighting the controversial MBTA zoning law are celebrating lightly after the State Auditor’s Office determined the mandate is “unfunded,” meaning they can seek an exemption from compliance until funding is provided.
Massachusetts Attorney General Campbell releases guidance for schools on federal deportation efforts
In light of new policies under the Trump administration allowing ICE agents to make arrests within schools, the Massachusetts AG released guidance for the state’s schools to protect all students’ right to a free public education.
