Mass. watchdog calls public defense system ‘broken’
Jeffrey Shapiro, state Inspector General says Massachusetts' public defense agency is failing to meet caseload requirements and needs reform. The agency overseeing public defenders disputes the report's claim that the system is broken.
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2026 World Cup in Massachusetts
A monument on Boston Common hides the city’s ties to soccer
As Boston hosts seven FIFA World Cup games over the next two months, some sports historians say the city’s historical connections to soccer are often overlooked.
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Report: Immigration crackdown threatens Massachusetts’ labor force
A new report estimates that net international migration to Massachusetts fell by more than half during the first six months of Trump’s second term. -
Mass. House votes to set new rules for DiZoglio's audit
House leaders say their plan is an alternative to a “politically motivated” and unconstitutional audit. -
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No, Maura Healey hasn’t endorsed Graham Platner — at least not yet
The governor said she’d back him over Republican Susan Collins, but not that he’s the right choice for Maine Democrats next week. -
Rise in domestic violence killings spurs call for more state support for victims
According to a new state report, the number of people killed in domestic violence crimes in 2024 rose 20% from the year before to the highest number in at least the past five years.
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