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.
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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 […]
Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis not ruling out running for governor in 2026
Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis said he is not ruling out a run for governor in 2026 after an organization circulated a petition calling on the longtime law enforcement official and former state lawmaker to jump into the race.
Amy Carnevale reelected as chair of Massachusetts Republican Party
Massachusetts Republican Party Chair Amy Carnevale won reelection Saturday to the top post in the state party, beating out a single challenger for a second term with a pledge to continue her work professionalizing the organization ahead of a state election in 2026.
