WASHINGTON — 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.
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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.”
Government watchdog calls on MBTA to prioritize fare collection on Commuter Rail
The Massachusetts public funds watchdog is calling on the MBTA to prioritize fare collection in its next contract with commuter rail manager Keolis.
Former US Attorney Joshua Levy to return as partner at multinational law firm Ropes & Gray
Former U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy will be returning to his old Boston law firm, Ropes & Gray, as a partner in the firm’s litigation and enforcement practice group.
Karen Read murder case: Federal investigation officially over
“There is no longer any federal investigation into the investigation of John O’Keefe’s death or any related matter,” prosecutor Hank Brennan said in Norfolk Superior Court during a Karen Read hearing Tuesday. “It is closed. It is over.”
Andrea James, advocate for the incarcerated, files paperwork to run for governor in 2026
Andrea James, an advocate for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women and girls, filed paperwork Monday to run for governor in 2026 as a Democrat, creating a potential matchup with Gov. Maura Healey, according to campaign finance records.
