14 Mar, 2025

Healey activates Massachusetts National Guard to help with migrant crisis

Local News The move comes after the governor declared a state of emergency several weeks ago because of the strain on the shelter system. Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey. Steven Senne / AP, File By Associated Press updated on August 31, 2023 | 4:27 PM BOSTON (AP) — Democratic Gov. Maura Healey on Thursday activated up […]

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Coming soon: Beyond the Gilded Gate, a Boston Globe Spotlight Report into Massachusetts’ housing crisis

Coming soon:A Boston Globe Spotlight Reportinto the Massachusetts housing crisis Single-family home price index 010x8x6x4x2x12x1980198519901995200020052010201520202023Base 1980 US Massachusetts New York Washington California Hawaii US Massachusetts From 1980, 6x higher From 1980, 11x higher Home prices have risen nationwide, particularly since the pandemic. By one measure, the cost of a home is now six times higher […]

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At Globe Summit, Wu calls for more urgency on climate crisis

Local News Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, speaking at the annual Boston Globe Summit, said that leaders at all levels of government need to accelerate plans to fight climate change. Mayor Michelle Wu, left, speaks about climate policy with Boston Globe Washington Bureau Chief Jackie Kucinich during the Globe’s annual summit. Craig F. Walker/Boston Globe Boston […]

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