Prisoner-run survey suggests state-paid attorneys provided inadequate defense
As the state moves to raise the pay of private "bar advocates" assigned to defend indigent clients, a prisoner at MCI-Norfolk surveyed his peers to see what services they received from these attorneys.
Other states join Mass. lawmaker effort to ban ICE agents from wearing masks
State legislators from Massachusetts, New York and Pennsylvania say it erodes trust when law enforcement officers conceal their identities
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Everyone250 initiative launches to uplift diverse voices in celebrating America's founding
The Everyone250 commemorations will include block parties throughout the year, an archival book of diverse stories, the recognition of at least 10 important landmarks in marginalized communities. -
Boston to award $2M for community projects in first participatory budgeting
The six items include rat prevention and rental assistance for youth. -
Boston mayor says police will increase enforcement of public drug use laws
Mayor Michelle Wu announced new efforts to increase police enforcement around congregate drug use at a press conference in Downtown Boston on Wednesday. -
Healey tells Mass. schools to continue DEI efforts despite Trump orders
The Massachusetts governor said the law protects DEI in schools. -
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