Massachusetts spending on the emergency shelter system housing migrant families and local residents surpassed $700 million last month, according to a report released Monday by Gov. Maura Healey’s administration.
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Mass. State Police may face ‘additional scrutiny’ after conduct in Karen Read murder case, colonel says
Top brass at the Massachusetts State Police made clear Tuesday they expect to face “additional scrutiny” as a result of damaging remarks made by the lead detective who oversaw the investigation into allegations that Karen Read murdered her Boston cop boyfriend.
Senate approves $5.4B housing bill Tuesday
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate passed the Affordable Homes Act on Tuesday, authorizing $5.4 billion in borrowing to spur new housing development, accelerate the rehabilitation of existing units, and promote affordable units across the state. “Investments and policies that expand our housing stock are critical to the Commonwealth’s future,” said state Sen. John Cronin. “From […]
Warning issued after makeshift explosives found
WORCESTER — The public is encouraged to be on the lookout and alert authorities if they see unattended coolers or other suspicious items after three homemade explosive devices were recently found in the city of Worcester. An investigation into the explosive devices is ongoing by the State Police Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit, the Worcester […]
Massachusetts senators say taxpayers may be unfairly footing bill for migrants with financial sponsors
A group of Massachusetts senators are demanding that the governor review how many migrant families being supported by taxpayers entered the U.S. on the condition of having their expenses covered by a sponsor, and that she make those people pay up.
Massachusetts will start new fiscal year without state budget in place for 14th straight year
Massachusetts will start fiscal year 2025 Monday without a full spending in place for the next 12 months, marking the 14th straight year Beacon Hill has failed to meet its annual deadline for the only bill they are constitutionally required to produce.
