Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy will step down ahead of Trump presidency: ‘We have brought some incredibly important cases these last three years’
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Gov. Maura Healey asks for $425M more to pay for emergency shelters housing migrants
Gov. Maura Healey filed a $425 million spending bill Tuesday that attempts to drain nearly all of an account filled with pandemic-era surplus dollars to pay for emergency shelter costs through the rest of fiscal year 2025.
‘Boys talk’ in the bathroom: Ex-state employee’s legal fight amid sexual misconduct allegations
State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s office is embroiled in a lawsuit with a former employee who claims he was forced to resign amid threats to his life but attorneys for the state say willingly left after a sexual harassment investigation and a litany of misconduct, court documents show.
Convicted Massachusetts ex-senator who wants Trump pardon says he saw a police shooting, as he pushed for sentencing delay
Convicted Massachusetts ex-senator who wants Trump pardon says he saw a police-involved shooting, as he pushed for a delay in his sentencing
Allison Cartwright, victor of Boston’s hottest race, sworn in as $190K Suffolk SJC clerk
Progressive attorney Allison Cartwright was sworn in as clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court of Suffolk County, marking a first for the court as she became the first person of color to hold the six-figure administrative role.
Beacon Hill Roll Call: Flurry of activity as legislative session comes to a close
The 2024 legislative session ends on Jan. 1. There was a flurry of activity on Beacon Hill last week as sponsors of dozens of bills attempted to get final approval on the measures from the House and Senate and have the bill sent to Gov. Maura Healey for her signature.