A provision contained within the One Big Beautiful Bill approved by Congress and signed into law by U.S. President Donald Trump last week will apparently undo billions in transportation funding, including potentially hundreds of millions approved for major projects in Massachusetts.
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Four men held without bail after masked pre-Fourth jewelry store robbery
Four men from out of state were arraigned before a Essex County Judge on Tuesday and held without bail over allegations they robbed a North Andover jewelry store and led police on a high speed chase just ahead of Independence Day.
Massachusetts beach that had swimming ban due to ‘persistent’ shark sightings adding ‘several safety measures’
“Due to the presence of juvenile Great White Sharks last fall in the waters off Crane Beach, we will be introducing several safety measures focused on the safety of our visitors and staff this summer,” the Trustees of Reservations wrote.
Massachusetts Senate Democrats advancing ‘bell-to-bell’ cellphone ban in schools
Massachusetts Senate Democrats were preparing to advance legislation Tuesday that requires all public schools to implement a “bell-to-bell” ban on student access to personal electronic devices like cell phones during the school day.
Gov. Maura Healey approves $5M for immigrant legal defense fund in FY26 state budget
Gov. Maura Healey approved a $5 million legal defense fund for immigrants as part of the fiscal year 2026 state budget she signed Friday, a pot of money supporters say helps people fight deportations but critics knock as providing protections to those in the country illegally.
Boston University laying off 120 employees, enacts 5% budget cuts
Boston University laying off 120 employees, enacts 5% budget cuts: ‘This is a day of loss for all of us’
