By Tiffany Williams - BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey is urging the U.S. Senate to pass legislation extending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, warning that allowing the protections to expire would have widespread consequences for Massachusetts families, employers and essential services. The legislation has already passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Temporary Protected Status for … Continue reading Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey Calls on Senate to Extend Haitian TPS
Category: Politics & Government
Jesse Jackson Jr. Launches Campaign in Key Chicago District Ahead of Democratic Primary
By Tiffany Williams - Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. formally launched his comeback bid for Congress on Tuesday, signaling his return to the political arena after more than a decade away. Jackson resigned in 2013 following a conviction for misusing campaign funds, but a recent poll from his exploratory committee suggests he remains a strong … Continue reading Jesse Jackson Jr. Launches Campaign in Key Chicago District Ahead of Democratic Primary
Progressive Rising Star Chi Ossé Weighs Run Against Hakeem Jeffries
By Tiffany Williams - New York City Council member Chi Ossé, a close ally of Zohran Mamdani, is privately discussing a run against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, sources familiar with the talks told NewsTalk New England. Ossé, 27, backed Mamdani in the mayoral primary and has a huge social media presence, which Mamdani has … Continue reading Progressive Rising Star Chi Ossé Weighs Run Against Hakeem Jeffries
Massachusetts Injects $234M into Hospitals and Health Centers Amid Rising Costs
By Tiffany Williams - Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed a $234 million supplemental budget Tuesday aimed at shoring up hospitals and community health centers across the state, ensuring care for uninsured and underinsured residents. The funding includes $122 million for acute care hospitals treating high numbers of low-income patients, $77 million for the Health Safety … Continue reading Massachusetts Injects $234M into Hospitals and Health Centers Amid Rising Costs
Governor Maura Healey Announces Probate and Family Court Associate Justice Nominees
By Tiffany Williams - Governor Maura Healey nominated Lyonel Jean-Pierre, Jr. and Timothy Horan to serve as Associate Justices of the Probate and Family Court, sending the picks to the Governor’s Council for confirmation. “Both Attorney Jean-Pierre Jr and Attorney Horan will bring a wealth of knowledge to the Probate and Family Court,” Healey said, … Continue reading Governor Maura Healey Announces Probate and Family Court Associate Justice Nominees
Federal Funding to Create 275 Early Childhood Educator Apprenticeships in Massachusetts
By Tiffany Williams - The Healey-Driscoll Administration has secured more than $6 million in federal funding to boost apprenticeship programs in Massachusetts, with a major focus on training early childhood educators. The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development’s Division of Apprentice Standards landed two grants from the U.S. Department of Labor: a $1 million … Continue reading Federal Funding to Create 275 Early Childhood Educator Apprenticeships in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Ranked No. 1 in U.S. for Public Education System
By Tiffany Williams - Boston — Massachusetts has been ranked the top state in the nation for public education, according to a new analysis by WalletHub that compared state performance across 32 metrics including academic achievement, graduation rates, and school safety. Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll celebrated the news Monday, highlighting the … Continue reading Massachusetts Ranked No. 1 in U.S. for Public Education System
Trump Administration Revokes $327M in Federal Funding for Allston, Massachusetts Multimodal Project
By Tiffany Williams - BOSTON — The Trump Administration has terminated $327 million in federal funding awarded to Massachusetts for the Allston Multimodal Project, state officials confirmed Friday. The funds were originally granted in 2023 through the now-canceled Neighborhood Access and Equity Program. Massachusetts will retain only $8 million from the original award. Governor Maura … Continue reading Trump Administration Revokes $327M in Federal Funding for Allston, Massachusetts Multimodal Project
Governor Healey Announces Statewide Safety Reforms for Assisted Living Residences After Fall River Fire
By Tiffany Williams - BOSTON — In the wake of a deadly fire that claimed nine lives at the Gabriel House Assisted Living Facility, Governor Maura Healey on Friday announced a series of immediate actions aimed at improving emergency preparedness and fire safety across all Assisted Living Residences (ALRs) in Massachusetts. “What happened in Fall … Continue reading Governor Healey Announces Statewide Safety Reforms for Assisted Living Residences After Fall River Fire
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey Establishes Anti-Hunger Task Force to Counter Federal Cuts to Food Assistance
BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey today signed an executive order creating a statewide Anti-Hunger Task Force aimed at protecting Massachusetts families from increased food insecurity following significant federal cuts to food assistance programs signed into law by President Donald Trump. The task force will bring together state officials, nonprofit leaders, food banks, farmers, business owners, … Continue reading Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey Establishes Anti-Hunger Task Force to Counter Federal Cuts to Food Assistance
City of Boston Awards $1.27 Million in Grants to Support Older Adults
By Tiffany Williams - BOSTON — Mayor Michelle Wu and the Age Strong Commission announced Wednesday the recipients of two grant programs totaling $1,276,000 to support Boston residents aged 60 and older. The funding includes $570,000 through the Expanding Engagement grant program and $706,000 through the Behavioral Health grant program, benefiting a combined 55 nonprofit … Continue reading City of Boston Awards $1.27 Million in Grants to Support Older Adults
Mass Governor Maura Healey Celebrating Women’s History Month Recognizing Women Who Served at Massachusetts Military Installations
By Tiffany Williams - In celebration of Women’s History Month, Governor Maura Healey unveiled an exhibition in partnership with the Executive Office of Veterans Services (EOVS) and 3-5-0 Girls. The exhibit showcases uniforms from the Women's Army Corps (WAC) dating from World War II until 1978, when the WAC was integrated into the Army. The … Continue reading Mass Governor Maura Healey Celebrating Women’s History Month Recognizing Women Who Served at Massachusetts Military Installations
Mass Governor Maura Healey Signs Executive Order Promoting Project Labor Agreements
By Tiffany Williams - On Tuesday, Governor Maura Healey signed an Executive Order at the 106th Annual Convention for the Massachusetts Building Trades, promoting the use of project labor agreements (PLAs) for large public works projects managed by state agencies. This initiative aims to ensure timely and budget-conscious completion of construction projects while enhancing access … Continue reading Mass Governor Maura Healey Signs Executive Order Promoting Project Labor Agreements
Governor Maura Healey Celebrating Recent Results of Advanced Placement Success for Massachusetts
By Tiffany Williams - Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has considerable reason to celebrate, as under her leadership, a remarkable one-third of students who graduated from Massachusetts public high schools in 2024 achieved a score of 3 or higher on an Advanced Placement (AP) exam. This figure represents the highest percentage ever recorded in the state … Continue reading Governor Maura Healey Celebrating Recent Results of Advanced Placement Success for Massachusetts
Jose Rivera Planning On Running For City Councilor in Worcester’s District 5
By Tiffany Williams - As the 2024 presidential elections loom and President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his inauguration in January, the focus is gradually shifting towards the upcoming municipal elections scheduled for 2025 in various cities and towns throughout New England. These local elections are expected to significantly impact community governance and resource allocation. One … Continue reading Jose Rivera Planning On Running For City Councilor in Worcester’s District 5
Worcester Cultural Development Division Hosting Special Events Community Input Session
By Tiffany Williams - The City of Worcester Cultural Development Division is hosting a Special Events Community Input Session regarding the municipality’s event, vendor, and concessionaire permitting processes. Information regarding special events can be found here or by emailing culture@worcesterma.gov. The Worcester City Manager's office said that the public is invited to attend and share … Continue reading Worcester Cultural Development Division Hosting Special Events Community Input Session