EPA staffers describe 'confusion and uncertainty' in shutdown
Environmental workers point to language from agency that violates laws prohibiting political speech

Lawsuit aims to stop taxpayer information sharing with ICE
Immigrants without legal status paid nearly $650 million in Massachusetts’ state and local taxes in 2022. Advocates question if ICE actions have contributed to fewer immigrants applying for taxpayer numbers this year.
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UMass, Harvard student visas revoked in ‘new stage’ of Trump immigration crackdown
Seventeen current and former international students from Harvard, UMass Boston and UMass Amherst had their visas revoked amid the Trump administration’s ongoing push to deport international students. -
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Massachusetts has diversified its state workforce, but some agencies lag behind
Employees in state agencies — overall — are approximately as diverse as the state population. But some state agencies have barely moved the needle on diversity. -
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu launches re-election campaign
Wu softened her rhetoric on Washington, taking aim instead on local opponents. -
Large crowd converges on Boston Common for ‘Hands Off!’ protest
The Boston rally was one of more than 1,200 “Hands Off!” demonstrations across the United States.
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