SPENCER – State Sen. Peter Durant is calling on Gov. Maura Healy to work with the legislature to pass an amendment to the state’s right to shelter law following Healey’s announcement that she’s sent a delegation to the border in an effort to stem the flow of migrants coming to Massachusetts. “Going to the border […]
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Gov. Healey sends officials to southern border to ‘educate’ about shelter issues in Mass.
Gov. Maura Healey dispatched members of her administration to visit the southern border in Texas this week in an effort to make connections with federal immigration officials and “educate them” about shelter issues in Massachusetts, a spokesperson said.
Boston has 4th worst traffic in US, eighth in the world, report says
Boston has the fourth worst traffic in the country, and is ranked eighth among the world’s most congested cities, according to a new report.
Boston has 4th worst traffic in US, eighth in the world, report says
Boston has the fourth worst traffic in the country, and is ranked eighth among the world’s most congested cities, according to a new report.
House approves omnibus maternal health bill
BOSTON — Pregnant individuals and new mothers could soon benefit from expanded physical and mental health care options under a sweeping maternal health bill the House unanimously passed on Thursday. Representatives say the legislation (H 4773) could stem the tide of deteriorating maternal health outcomes, particularly among people of color, by creating a pathway for […]
Editorial: Legislature audit passage by voters would still face hurdle
As state Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s quest to pry open the inner workings of the Legislature moves closer to likely ballot approval, questions about her office’s legal standing to perform that review remain. The ballot question, along with initiatives to remove the MCAS as a high- school graduation requirement and give rideshare drivers the ability to […]
