FITCHBURG — The feedback provided at the roundtable discussion held at Monty Tech on Friday morning was clear — dismantling the U.S. Department of Education would wreak havoc on schools and students in North Central Mass. in many tangible ways. And the discussion couldn’t have come at a more appropriate time — not even 24 […]
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Vaccine-related contracts at Boston Children’s Hospital ‘stopped’ amid funding uncertainty
A top official at Boston Children’s Hospital said vaccine-related contracts between the medical facility and multiple federal agencies have “stopped” amid President Donald Trump’s efforts to slash federal funding that do not align with his policy views.
Trump targets 9 New England colleges, universities for ‘potential enforcement actions’ over antisemitism
The U.S. Department of Education sent letters to 60 institutions of higher education across the country warning them of “potential enforcement actions” if they do not protect Jewish students on their campuses, including nine colleges and universities in New England.
Boston Mayor Wu, other mayors may face criminal prosecution for sanctuary policies, House Republicans say
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu may be facing criminal prosecution for the city’s sanctuary policies after the prospect of federal charges was raised by numerous Republican lawmakers who grilled her at a Congressional oversight hearing.
Boston Mayor Wu defends Hub’s safety record, immigrant protections at congressional sanctuary hearing
Mayor Michelle Wu touted Boston as the “safest major city” in the country and took a swipe at the federal administration for spreading fear and undermining police work in her opening remarks before a Congressional committee probing sanctuary cities.
Leominster mom to join McGovern at Trump’s address to Congress
LEOMINSTER — Congressman Jim McGovern will be joined by Sue Koehler, a Leominster resident and longtime community advocate, as his guest for President Donald Trump’s first address to a Joint Session of Congress on Tuesday. Koehler is the primary caregiver for her adult son, Shawn, who is disabled and relies on federal Medicaid funding for […]
