Gov. Maura Healey dispatched members of her administration to visit the southern border in Texas this week in an effort to make connections with federal immigration officials and “educate them” about shelter issues in Massachusetts, a spokesperson said.
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Republican Senator blocks climate bill again over natural gas concerns but agrees to Tuesday debate
A Senate Republican blocked a climate bill for the second time over concerns he had with provisions targeting natural gas.
Senate Republican blocks climate bill that targets natural gas access in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Senate Republicans temporarily blocked a climate bill from advancing Thursday over concerns they had with provisions on natural gas.
Massachusetts joins 48 other states in outlawing ‘revenge porn’ after Healey signs bill
Massachusetts joined 48 other states Thursday in banning so-called “revenge porn.”
Beacon Hill marks Juneteenth with calls to protect education, pursue reparations
Years after Massachusetts and the federal government moved to make Juneteenth an official holiday in the United States, local leaders urged policymakers Wednesday to keep pushing for reforms on education, reparations, freedom, and equality.
Mass. poised to become 49th state to ban ‘revenge porn’ when Healey signs bill Thursday
Gov. Maura Healey plans to sign legislation Thursday that outlaws the circulation of explicit photos of someone without their permission, a move that will make Massachusetts the 49th state to do so in the country, according to an advisory released Wednesday.
