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.
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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.”
Worcester Health Board backs injection site pilot
WORCESTER — The second largest city in Massachusetts has taken the first step towards supporting overdose prevention centers, sometimes referred to as safe injection sites, where people can use drugs under medical supervision. The Worcester Board of Health voted unanimously Monday night to support piloting the idea, adding on to a list of communities that […]
Mass. launches new $10.5M program to help 400 migrant families move out of state-run shelters
Massachusetts’ eight resettlement agencies inked $10.5 million worth of contracts with the state to move 400 families out of state-run shelters and into stable housing by the end of the year, kicking off a program the Healey administration hopes will free up shelter space, according to resettlement and state officials.
