Court rules fired CCC Chair Shannon O'Brien must be reinstated
O'Brien was wrongfully terminated and is entitled to back pay, a judge ruled after two years of legal drama.
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Judge to decide whether some towns will get a pause on state’s housing push
Several communities contend the state is mandating them to boost affordable housing but not providing specific funding for increased demand on services. -
Suffolk DA blasts mid-trial ICE detention as ‘extraordinarily reckless’
DA Hayden says his office is exploring charges for an ICE agent now held in contempt of court. -
Emerson and Thoreau's descendants urge for grounding of Hanscom airport
Leading historians, scientists and environmentalists are calling on Gov. Maura Healey to stop the expansion of private jet service at Hanscom Field in Bedford. -
Distraction or threat to democracy? Mass. delegation split on Trump's talk of third term.
While the Constitution prohibits three presidential terms, Trump says there are ways to circumvent that ban. -
Developer Thomas O’Brien backs away from campaign launch
Josh Kraft is now poised to bring the biggest challenge to Wu -
Developer Thomas O’Brien is poised to enter the Boston mayoral race
Reports suggest O’Brien was waiting to observe his opponents. -
New study suggests ways to make family child care a more viable career
In the study, MassBudget Senior Policy Analyst Adam Jones looks at the financial challenges faced in the FCC industry and provides policy recommendations to address them. -
Politics-related stress driving uptick in demand for mental health services, providers say
Studies show political polarization is associated with anxiety and depression. -
Sex workers, allies speak out as details of brothel scandal emerge
Supporters hope lawmakers will consider sex work decriminalization bills this session. -
Busts of Abigail Adams, Elizabeth Freeman planned to diversify State House art
After accepting public nominations, the Massachusetts Senate plans to commission the State House's first busts of women.
