Members of Mass. congressional delegation condemn Venezuela attack as ‘unauthorized’ and ‘illegal’
None of the Democrats who represent the state in Washington, D.C. endorsed the Trump Administration’s moves.
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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 -
How is Trump affecting Gen Z's hope for the future?
Guests on Politics IRL said their trust in government is tied to their hope for the future. -
Teachers' union will explore new tax on 'the richest 1%'
The state’s largest teachers’ union is starting to think about a potential constitutional amendment to impose a tax on the wealth of individuals who “hold tens of millions of dollars or more” in order to pay for debt-free public college. -
Lawmakers plan raises for bar advocates, but it may not be enough to get them back to work
The bill calls for a $20 raise over two years, instead of the $35 raise the private defense lawyers were seeking. -
Boston doesn’t have an employee dating policy, but neither do many other cities
A recent City Hall scandal revealed that Boston’s stance on workplace romance is actually pretty common. -
Bar advocate: lawmakers should have known about 'crisis looming'
Leaders on Beacon Hill say they're working on a deal to end a pay dispute with the private lawyers who represent indigent defendants. -
Congresswoman says Harvard's reported deal with Trump is troubling, but might be necessary
As Harvard reportedly considers a $500 million settlement with the Trump administration, U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark expressed concern over institutions “bending the knee” to Trump but Harvard might be the exception. -
Senate Dems also oppose single-sex sports teams bill
The vote on July 16 effectively stalls the bill (S 350) filed by Republican Sen. Ryan Fattman, as Democrats aim to prevent it from advancing further in the legislative process. -
Healey names hospital lobbyist to Health Policy Commission board
After several days of fielding criticism about the move behind the scenes, Gov. Maura Healey on Friday named the state's top hospital lobbyist to a position at the regulatory agency that oversees virtually all major health care decisions — including those directly affecting his clients — in Massachusetts. -
Program to support drivers with autism would become permanent under state Senate vote
The Blue Envelope program provides police with communication tips with the goal of safer traffic stops.
