Healey said local law enforcement had “zero information” about the federal actions.
Politics
Massachusetts court appointed attorneys won’t take new clients until pay raise
A group of contracted public defenders in Massachusetts have declared they won’t take new clients until they see a pay raise.
Veterans honored in first-ever State House ceremony
LOWELL — More than 125 individuals were recognized and presented with an official citation from Gov. Maura Healey and a challenge coin in appreciation for their service during Military Appreciation Day at the State House May 22, 2025.
New Hampshire bans sanctuary cities and policies preventing ICE cooperation
The differences between Massachusetts and its neighbor to the north grew well beyond their divergent takes on sales and income tax after Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed a ban on “sanctuary cities” into law.
Mass. Democrats blast GOP’s Mike Kennealy for ‘lack of leadership’ on state shelters
Massachusetts Democrats slammed Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Kennealy for what they argued was his failure to reform the state’s right-to-shelter law or put in place security checks during his tenure as housing and economic development secretary under former Gov. Charlie Baker.
Youth wave: Young candidates break through in local elections
At a time when the general sense across the country is that politicians are too old, Qenan Francois’ election to the North Middlesex School Committee broke a status quo, but in Greater Lowell this year he was one of several young candidates to win a local elected position.
