A majority of members of an elected body tasked with reviewing pardons said they are on board with Gov. Maura Healey’s plan to forgive people with cannabis possession convictions in Massachusetts.
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Rachael Rollins suspended from practicing law in Massachusetts
Disgraced former U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins has been suspended from practicing law in Massachusetts.
Seth Moulton files bill to invest in high-speed rail projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton filed a bill last week to invest more than $200 billion in federal funds into the development of a comprehensive high-speed rail system. Moulton filed the American High Speed Rail Act in partnership with Rep. Suzan DelBene from Washington state’s 1st Congressional District. If passed, the bill would invest $205 billion into high-speed rail projects across the country.
Gov. Maura Healey looks to pardon misdemeanor cannabis possession convictions
Gov. Maura Healey asked a group of elected officials to approve a plan that would pardon misdemeanor cannabis possession convictions, a move she said could impact hundreds of thousands of people.
‘Build on the positive momentum’
LEOMINSTER — State Sen. John Cronin recently invited Senate Ways and Means Chairman Michael Rodrigues to the Twin Cities for a local discussion with elected officials and community stakeholders to address workforce and community development initiatives in the region. At the MassHire North Central Career Center, Cronin convened a panel of elected officials, education, and […]
‘High volumes of migrant arrivals’: Massachusetts congress members ask for more funding
The push is on for more federal aid to help Massachusetts communities deal with “high volumes of migrant arrivals.”
