Healey says Massachusetts "not a sanctuary state," but law prevents police from enforcing ICE detainers
Federal authorities are threatening to investigate state officials who don't comply with immigration enforcement policies.
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Massachusetts AG Leads Coalition of 18 States in Legal Showdown Against Trump's Birthright Citizenship Axe
Massachusetts AG sues to block Trump's order ending birthright citizenship, claiming constitutional violation.
Teen dancers descend on Massachusetts to compete in the ‘American Idol’ of ballet
Some might call it the “American Idol” of ballet dancing. Hundreds of young ballet dancers from the Northeast spent the past ...
Candy would lose sales tax exemption under Massachusetts governor's budget proposal
The budget seeks to change state law to exclude candy from the category of "essential" foods like fruit, meats and vegetables ...
Maura Healey files $62 billion Massachusetts budget as post-pandemic revenue slowdown limits spending
Gov. Maura Healey filed a $62B FY26 budget proposal that attempts to address slower revenue growth during the post-pandemic ...
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Right to Shelter Law in Massachusetts: Cost concerns threaded 1983 homelessness debate
Right to shelter did not make headlines back in 1983 when Gov. Dukakis signed a $1.6M homeless bill. Here's what was debated.
‘A dark specter’: In Massachusetts, Trump administration threats against ‘sanctuary cities’ have chilling effect
The Justice Department ordered federal prosecutors to investigate state or local officials who they believe are interfering ...
Trump order puts chill on offshore wind. What does that mean for Massachusetts projects?
The order reflects Trump's opposition to wind energy, stating that the consequences of onshore and offshore wind projects ...
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey says she won't get in way of federal immigration officials
Gov. Maura Healey said there is no reason to be concerned about it because Massachusetts is not a so-called "sanctuary state.
Poll: Massachusetts parents have concerns with students’ college, career readiness after high school
Many Massachusetts parents have concerns with their students’ college and career readiness as they move through the state’s ...
Massachusetts man found with gun after taking tour of the US Capitol, no injuries reported
WASHINGTON (7News) — A Massachusetts man stopped shortly after taking a tour on the U.S. Capitol grounds Tuesday was found ...
Schools in Massachusetts' second largest city won't coordinate with ICE, warn about agents at bus stops
School bus drivers in the second largest city in Massachusetts are urged to keep students on the bus if an immigration agent ...