EPA employees ‘shocked’ over suspensions for signing a letter of dissent
139 employees, including 5 in the New England regional office, were placed on administrative leave Thursday.
Healey administration shutters hotels, transfers families through HomeBASE program
Thirty families moved out of the shelters that closed Monday.
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Budget deal reached, floor votes planned on Monday
The Legislature plans to approve a final fiscal year 2026 state budget on Monday, the day before the new spending cycle starts, after House and Senate Democrats announced they reached an accord. -
Boston Museum of Fine Arts returns looted artifacts
The return was made at a ceremony at the Consulate General of Nigeria in New York City. -
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West Nile virus is back in Massachusetts
A mosquito carrying West Nile virus was detected in Shrewsbury earlier in the season than in previous years. -
Beacon Hill lawmakers plan to approve interim budget as spending talks continue
Legislative leaders acknowledge it may be another year of failing to pass a final state budget by the July 1st deadline.
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