Massachusetts
Judge clears way for Massachusetts to begin capping number of migrant families offered shelter
Local News As of Wednesday, Massachusetts reported 7,388 families were enrolled in the state’s emergency shelter system, with 33 families enrolled just in the prior 24 hours. Massachusetts Democratic Gov. Maura Healey talks about proposed legislation, Sept. 26, 2023, at the Statehouse in Boston. AP Photo/Steve LeBlanc, File By STEVE LeBLANC, Associated Press November 2, […]
Halloween headaches in Salem, Massachusetts: Traffic. Crowds. Tiny liquor bottles?
Local News Weary of the crunchy plastic carpet underfoot — and wary of their appeal to teens and closet drinkers — a growing roster of cities and towns is moving to ban nips altogether. Discarded nips are found at various places throughout Salem., Mass., on Oct. 22, 2023. Kieran Kesner/The New York Times By Jenna […]
Group seeks to clear names of all accused, convicted or executed for witchcraft in Massachusetts
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Live updates: Massachusetts reacts to Israel-Hamas war
Local News Many with Massachusetts ties are feeling the impacts of the war. Protesters took to Boylston Street to march toward the Israeli Embassy during an “All Out for Palestine” rally. Jessica Rinaldi / The Boston Globe More than three weeks after Hamas fighters in the Gaza Strip launched a brutal surprise attack on Israelis, […]
Massachusetts native Will Levis throws 4 TDs in his NFL debut as Titans beat Falcons 28-23
NFL Levis became the seventh rookie quarterback to start this season. Will Levis reacts after throwing a touchdown pass Sunday. Justin Ford/Getty Images By TERESA M. WALKER, Associated Press October 29, 2023 | 6:02 PM NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Rookie Will Levis threw for 238 yards and four touchdowns in his NFL debut, and the […]
Massachusetts GOP couple agree to state’s largest settlement after campaign finance investigation
Politics Last month the attorney general’s office reached a settlement agreement with the Massachusetts Republican State Committee in the same campaign finance violation case. By STEVE LeBLANC, Associated Press October 25, 2023 | 9:03 AM BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts Attorney General’s office announced settlements Tuesday with a Republican couple and others after investigators found […]
2 Massachusetts men go missing in Vermont under ‘suspicious circumstances,’ police say
Local News The two western Massachusetts men were traveling in northern Vermont when they went missing. Their families reported them missing Oct. 15. Eric White (left) and Jahim Solomon (right), both 21, went missing while visiting Vermont earlier this month. Vermont State Police Vermont State Police are searching for two men from Massachusetts who they […]
As home costs soar, Massachusetts governor unveils $4B proposal to build and preserve housing
Politics Healey said the legislation, if approved by lawmakers, would be the largest housing investment in state history and create tens of thousands of new homes. Massachusetts Democratic Gov. Maura Healey talks about a proposed tax relief packages, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, at the Statehouse in Boston. APAP Photo/Steve LeBlanc, File By STEVE LeBLANC, Associated […]
A sweeping gun bill aimed at tightening firearm laws passes in the Massachusetts House
Politics Demonstrators at a pro-gun rally held signs as they made their way to the State House in Boston, Massachusetts, on September 27, 2023. JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES By STEVE LeBLANC, Associated Press October 18, 2023 | 7:49 PM BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts House approved a sweeping gun bill Wednesday aimed at tightening […]
Beyond the Gilded Gate, a Boston Globe Spotlight Report into Massachusetts’ housing crisis
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