A veterans housing project almost fell through amid funding cuts and tariffs
The Worcester County renovation effort is back on track thanks to the state agreeing to fill gaps created by — and in response to — the Trump administration's policies.
Wu: Mass and Cass is ‘One step forward, two steps back, three steps forward’
The mayor acknowledged increased drug activity in the South End and other neighborhoods, but said the situation is improving overall.
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Hundreds in Boston protest ICE raids in Los Angeles and arrest of union leader
The rally was co-sponsored by the local SEIU union in support of union president David Huerta, who was arrested in Los Angeles. -
Misconduct hearing underway for judge accused of helping immigrant avoid ICE arrest
The state’s Commission on Judicial Conduct is looking into claims that a Newton district court judge helped a defendant evade immigration officials seven years ago. -
Travel restrictions take effect for mostly African and Middle Eastern countries
Local immigrants and legal advocates are concerned about the looming ramifications. -
Legal scholar raises alarm on National Guard deployment to Los Angeles
Legal scholar and retired federal judge Nancy Gertner criticized President Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard in Los Angeles, calling it legally questionable and an overreach of power. -
State spending with LGBT-owned businesses fails to meet Healey's benchmark
Gov. Maura Healey set a first-time benchmark in 2023 for state agency spending with LGBT-owned businesses. State agencies spent less than half that target during the first fiscal year the benchmark was in practice.
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