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Massachusetts Doubles Down on DEI Amid Trump Administration Attacks
By Sam Drysdale Amid “attacks” from the Trump administration on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, Massachusetts officials on Monday said…
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Proposal would allow Massachusetts AG’s Office to file suit against gun manufacturers, dealers, wholesalers if they violate requirements
BY ELLA ADAMS STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, SEPT. 16, 2025…..In the midst of gun violence news again overtaking national and local…
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Two controversial bills make push to legalize overdose prevention centers in Massachusetts
BY ALISON KUZNITZ SEPT. 15, 2025…..Controversial bills to legalize overdose prevention centers returned to the spotlight Monday, as a committee…
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Poll: Massachusetts Governor Healey job approval at 55%
BY COLIN A. YOUNG Most Bay Staters approve of the job Maura Healey is doing as governor of Massachusetts while…
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Massachusetts Leaders Hesitate on Safe Communities Act Amid ICE Raids
BY SAM DRYSDALE As a wave of federal enforcement stokes fear across immigrant neighborhoods in Massachusetts, the state’s top legislative…
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ICE’s Boston Immigration Sweep Sparks Clash: Healey Calls It ‘Political Theater’ Amid Sanctuary Policy Feud
BY COLIN A. YOUNG About three months after trumpeting with few details 1,500 arrests in Massachusetts, federal immigration officials this…
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New Federal SNAP Law Could Slash Benefits for 7% of Boston-Area Recipients
BY SAM DRYSDALE A new federal law could leave 7% of Boston-area SNAP recipients with reduced food assistance or new…
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Increase in no cost calls running up sheriff budgets in Massachusetts, costing taxpayers millions
BY ELLA ADAMS STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, AUG. 28, 2025……Spending by county sheriffs, who run the state’s jails and houses of…
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Boston Mayor Wu Prepares for Possible National Guard Deployment as Trump Targets Democratic Cities
BY SAM DRYSDALE Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is preparing for the president to possibly deploy the National Guard to Boston,…
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Massachusetts omnibus bill to expand cash benefit programs, raise wages, create state-run initiatives to help families build wealth
BY SAM DRYSDALE STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, AUG. 20, 2025…..In a state where more than 10% of residents live in poverty,…
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