A top House Democrat demanded Gov. Maura Healey’s administration cough up more information about the state-run emergency shelter system before the chamber moves forward with a series of restrictive policies that could block out newly-arrived migrants to Massachusetts.
Politics
Indicted Boston city councilor no longer due in court next week, appearance delayed until March
Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson won’t have to appear in federal court again until March, after a judge granted a request from both sides to cancel next week’s status conference in the public corruption case.
Gov. Healey eyes tax increases for Massachusetts in her fiscal year 2026 budget proposal
Gov. Maura Healey slipped a series of tax increases into her fiscal year 2026 budget like applying the sales tax to candy, slapping the tobacco tax on synthetic nicotine produces, imposing an excise tax on complimentary rooms offered by hotels, and capping the charitable deduction tax.
Harvard University reaches settlements in antisemitic complaints with Jewish students
Harvard has reached settlements in a pair of legal disputes that claimed the university failed to protect Jewish students since Hamas’ terrorist attacks in Israel, agreeing to a series of reforms to combat antisemitism on campus.
Massachusetts lawmakers weigh link between federal immigration officers and local authorities
Massachusetts lawmakers are set to duel this legislative session over the relationship between local police officers and federal immigration authorities amid a renewed effort by President Trump to crack down on unlawful immigration.
Josh Kraft plans to run against Michelle Wu for Boston mayor, sources confirm
Josh Kraft, son of the billionaire New England Patriots owner and head of the family’s philanthropic arm, is planning to announce a run for mayor of Boston, according to two sources close to Kraft.
