LEOMINSTER — Members of the state’s Congressional delegation added their voices Wednesday to Gov. Maura Healey’s appeal of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s denial of a major disaster declaration for strong storms that flooded the city and many others throughout the state. “Recognizing that the flooding has strained finances, time, and resources for some of […]
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Healey has shelter funding backup plan if Legislature is slow to find deal on spending bill
Gov. Maura Healey’s administration is eyeing a backup plan to cover direct emergency shelter payments in the event lawmakers hammering out a spending plan for the rest of the fiscal year find themselves mired in negotiations, according to an administration official.
Massachusetts bridges ‘up to date’ with inspections, Maura Healey says after Baltimore bridge collapse
After a cargo ship crashed into and knocked over a major bridge in Baltimore, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said bridges across the Bay State are regularly inspected and “up to date.”
Rep. Jim Jordan launches investigation into Haitian accused of raping migrant girl in Rockland
U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, an Ohio Republican who heads up the powerful House Judiciary Committee, launched an inquiry Tuesday into a Haitian charged with allegedly raping a migrant girl at a Massachusetts shelter last week, according to a letter obtained by the Herald.
Governor’s Council on board with Gov. Maura Healey’s pot possession pardon plan
A majority of members of an elected body tasked with reviewing pardons said they are on board with Gov. Maura Healey’s plan to forgive people with cannabis possession convictions in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts State Police fire back after police officers push for review of embattled agency
Massachusetts State Police is firing back as a local law enforcement group pushes for a state review of the embattled agency.
