Massachusetts’ ski area operators would no longer be required to adhere to stringent guidelines for cautionary signs on trails or lifts under regulatory changes Gov. Maura Healey proposed Wednesday as part of a sweeping effort to cut “red tape” for local businesses.
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Gov. Maura Healey blasts ICE for lack of info about Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket arrests
Healey said local law enforcement had “zero information” about the federal actions.
Massachusetts court appointed attorneys won’t take new clients until pay raise
A group of contracted public defenders in Massachusetts have declared they won’t take new clients until they see a pay raise.
Veterans honored in first-ever State House ceremony
LOWELL — More than 125 individuals were recognized and presented with an official citation from Gov. Maura Healey and a challenge coin in appreciation for their service during Military Appreciation Day at the State House May 22, 2025.
New Hampshire bans sanctuary cities and policies preventing ICE cooperation
The differences between Massachusetts and its neighbor to the north grew well beyond their divergent takes on sales and income tax after Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed a ban on “sanctuary cities” into law.
Mass. Democrats blast GOP’s Mike Kennealy for ‘lack of leadership’ on state shelters
Massachusetts Democrats slammed Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Kennealy for what they argued was his failure to reform the state’s right-to-shelter law or put in place security checks during his tenure as housing and economic development secretary under former Gov. Charlie Baker.
