State’s plan for post-MCAS graduation requirements features both tests and projects
The graduation council is due to produce a final report next year.
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Mass. lawmakers compromise on $1.3B spending plan for millionaires tax revenue
Negotiators allocate $593 million for education, $716 million for transportation in bill marked for votes on Wednesday. -
Northeast governors, Canadian premiers pledge collaboration despite trade war and tourism slide
Regional leaders distance themselves from D.C. rhetoric as they highlight their ties to Canada. -
Trump’s making the military his own ‘political pawn,’ Mass. Congressman says
Congressman Seth Moulton criticized the president’s deployment of troops to Los Angeles as well as his upcoming military parade. -
Everett city councilor challenging DeMaria for mayor
The longtime incumbent, facing a compensation controversy, is seeking a seventh term. -
Tania Fernandes Anderson will resign from Boston City Council on July 4th
Fernandes Anderson’s last day will be the Fourth of July. -
After staffer’s public accusations, Boston launches new investigation
The new probe will feature outside lawyers, according to a memo from Boston’s human resources chief. -
Local veterans react to president’s use of military force in immigration crackdown protests
Thousands of National Guard troops were deployed by President Donald Trump to quell protests. -
Misconduct hearing underway for judge accused of helping immigrant avoid ICE arrest
The state’s Commission on Judicial Conduct is looking into claims that a Newton district court judge helped a defendant evade immigration officials seven years ago. -
Trump is trying to ban states from regulating AI. State lawmakers are pushing back.
With the potential for deepfake campaign ads or setting prices by consumers’ preferences, Massachusetts legislators worry about “such a broad and encompassing” 10-year pause on AI regulations. -
Wu bucks back at campaign misconduct allegations
In her defense, the Boston mayor pointed to campaign finance rules that allow public employees to campaign off the clock.
