Gov. Maura Healey’s administration could spend “upwards” of $800,000 to renovate and improve a former prison in Norfolk that was tapped earlier this year to house migrant families, many of whom were sleeping at Logan Airport, according to local and state officials briefed on the matter.
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How the Massachusetts State Police said its dealing with illegal covert recordings in investigations
The Massachusetts State Police said it adopted new training and policies on covert audio recordings once illegal recordings were uncovered in 2022, leading to new trials for a slew of Worcester County drug convictions.
Massachusetts truck safety regulations spur division in wake of Cambridge cyclist deaths
All state-contracted trucks must be equipped with side guards, improved mirrors and backup cameras by January 2025. The Massachusetts Municipal Association says the order is an “unreasonable ask.”
Fleeing Massachusetts taxpayers cost state $3.9B in 2022 income, IRS data show
Taxpayers fleeing Massachusetts cost the state roughly $3.9 billion in 2022, placing it fifth in the country for loss of “adjusted gross income” due to domestic migration, behind just California, New York, Illinois, and New Jersey.
Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton has ‘grave concerns’ about Biden’s ability to defeat Trump
U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton said he has “grave concerns” with President Joe Biden’s ability to defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
Massachusetts emergency shelter spending topped $700M last month, report says
Massachusetts spending on the emergency shelter system housing migrant families and local residents surpassed $700 million last month, according to a report released Monday by Gov. Maura Healey’s administration.
