If you were in a local GOP primary for a state rep’s seat in Worcester County next week, who would you rather be endorsed by? Candidate John Marsi is supported by the popular Republican sheriff, Lew Evangelides, as well as by state Sen. Peter Durant and another local GOP legislator, Rep. Donnie Berthlaume. Marsi is … Read more
Gov. Maura Healey knew coming into office at the start of 2023 that Massachusetts’ emergency shelter system was already experiencing issues as more people sought refuge in state-funded temporary housing. But an influx of migrants fleeing unstable home conditions and rising housing costs hurting vulnerable residents already here pushed the shelter network to the brink, … Read more
An “embarrassing” vote by the Boston City Council has led to movement on Beacon Hill, where a bill that would strip the body of its authority to approve public safety grants was referred to a legislative committee for review. State Sen. Nick Collins, a Democrat from South Boston, introduced the bill at an informal Senate … Read more
