Critics of a policy limiting local and migrant families’ stays in state-run overflow shelters to five business days pressed Gov. Maura Healey Thursday to pause or rescind the rule one day before the first batch of people were required to exit their temporary housing.
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MCAS ballot question campaign officially launches with polling showing support for effort
Supporters of a ballot question that would remove the MCAS as a high school graduation requirement ramped up their messaging Thursday with the official launch of the “Vote Yes on 2” campaign and release of internal polling showing a majority of likely voters back the idea.
Senate approves maternal health bill
BOSTON — The Senate on Tuesday night passed an omnibus maternal health care package that expands care options and creates a path for certified professional midwives to become licensed. The Senate bill, which is similar to legislation the House passed last month, would also remove barriers to establishing free-standing birth centers, boost access to postpartum […]
Migrant shelter costs expected to exceed $1B for the next several years, state predicts
Gov. Maura Healey’s administration expects to spend more money than originally anticipated over the next year on the emergency shelter system housing migrants and local families, according to revised estimates released this month.
Massachusetts Senate OKs bill to create 264 new liquor licenses in Boston: ‘Long overdue’
State lawmakers said the 264 additional liquor licenses Boston would gain under legislation approved by the Massachusetts Senate on Monday would deliver a significant boost to the city’s economy, particularly in minority neighborhoods.
Seven Massachusetts state senators call on Biden to withdraw from 2024 race
A group of seven Massachusetts state senators called on President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race Thursday night as his political support across the country appeared to be all but crumbling around him.
