Gov. Maura Healey pledged Thursday to review business and licensing regulations in an attempt to cut “red tape” and stand up a group of stakeholders to develop recommendations for a permanent high school graduation standard after voters nixed the MCAS in November.
Politics
Massachusetts firefighter safety grants contingent on compliance with transit housing law
Municipalities in Massachusetts must comply with a controversial transit-oriented housing law in order to receive state grant money for firefighter safety equipment, a change fire chiefs said they found out about late Wednesday afternoon.
Gov. Healey proposes state-run shelter changes that could block out arriving migrants
Gov. Maura Healey proposed a series of major changes to state-run emergency shelters Wednesday that attempt to cordon off the maxed-out system from individuals who are not Massachusetts residents, including by implementing a three-month residency requirement.
House budget chief wants more info on shelter crimes before advancing Healey’s spending bill
A top House Democrat said he wants to see more information on crimes committed in state-run shelters and a plan to boost security from Gov. Maura Healey before advancing a $425 million spending bill.
Prosecutors of Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson ask for evidence to be filed under seal
Prosecutors are asking to release their evidence in the kickback case of Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson under seal, as the voluminous number of documents are rife with personal identifying information.
Sen. Eldridge promotes Templeton resident to role as chief of staff
BOSTON — With the retirement of longtime Chief of Staff Michael Carr, state Sen. Jamie Eldridge last week announced that Director of Constituent Services Immaculate Mchome will step into the role as chief of staff. Mchome, who is a first generation immigrant from Kenya, grew up in Clinton and now lives in Templeton. She has […]
