Mass. House passes state budget with 6% spending boost
The budget includes $5 million to help immigrants access legal representation if they're accused of nonviolent offenses.
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Governor concerned Trump’s actions will be a setback to life sciences
Healey says Massachusetts has become a global hub for life sciences and President Trump’s cuts to federal support for research and science could be a setback. -
In first Daily Show appearance, Wu says Boston is ‘safe for everyone’
Wu’s debut marked a shift away from the defiant political speeches she has given lately. -
Boston court hears arguments on new federal passport rules for gender markers
The judge will decide whether to temporarily block the Trump administration from removing the “X” option from passports and requiring that passports match a person’s sex assigned at birth. -
New Middlesex Jail unit aims to improve well-being of older adults in custody
The Middlesex County Sheriff is debuting a new jail unit for those in custody who are 55 and older. -
House specials give Mass. voters first choices of 2025
Both parties have candidates in spring elections north and south of Boston -
What to know about the declassified JFK assassination files
More than 63,000 pages of documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy have been released to the public. -
Remote meetings extension bill shipped to Healey’s desk
Meeting access supporters lobbying to make streamed government meetings mandatory. -
Five takeaways from Mayor Wu's 2025 State of the City speech
Its rhetorical engine was her recent congressional testimony in Washington. -
Waltham celebrates new community for its older residents
The 68-unit complex is up and running in Waltham — specifically, for people 62 and older who meet income parameters. -
WATCH AT 7:30PM: Mayor Michelle Wu’s State of the City address
Boston’s mayor will address residents from MGM Music Hall on Wednesday.
