These are not normal times, according to a trio of Bay State lawmakers, and things could get worse.
Politics
Massachusetts spending on shelters housing migrants, locals tops $700M in FY25, data shows
Gov. Maura Healey’s administration has spent more than $700 million this fiscal year on taxpayer-funded shelters housing migrants and local families even as the number of families in shelter dropped below 5,000 last week, according to public data last updated April 17.
Bay State lawmakers demand answers after Tufts student sent to Louisiana
The detention of Rümeysa Ozturk and her removal from Massachusetts to Louisiana raises serious questions about the government’s motives and assertions, according to a group of Bay State lawmakers who are demanding answers.
Swissport settles Logan Airport wage claims for $3.1M, Massachusetts AG says
Thousands of Bay State employees will see restitution for unpaid overtime after the Attorney General secured a $3.1 million settlement with airport-services provider Swissport, her office announced on Tuesday.
‘Force for good’ — Massachusetts elected officials mourn death of Pope Francis
Elected officials from across Massachusetts mourned the death of Pope Francis, an Argentine who local politicians celebrated as a “force for good” and someone who brought a “unique” perspective to the papacy.
Massachusetts medical school lays off, furloughs 200 workers amid NIH funding cuts
Massachusetts medical school lays off, furloughs 200 workers amid NIH funding cuts
