Gov. Maura Healey accused President Trump’s administration of delaying the release of more than $50 million in “critical funds” for lead pipe replacement in Massachusetts, critical cash the governor argued would help remove lead from drinking water.
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UMass Amherst faces Department of Education investigation for ‘violent antisemitic assault’
UMass Amherst is the latest local school that’s being targeted by the feds for alleged antisemitism.
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.
Harvard University implements hiring freeze amid ‘financial uncertainties’ after feds stripped $400 million from Columbia University
Harvard University implements hiring freeze amid ‘financial uncertainties’ after feds stripped $400 million from Columbia University
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 […]
