Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announces a $64.2 million investment for 637 affordable housing units across eight neighborhoods, advancing zero-emissions goals and economic diversity.

Newton City Council enacts a generational ban on tobacco and e-cigarette sales to anyone born after March 1, 2004.

Massachusetts AG challenges Trump's order to end birthright citizenship, citing violation of the Fourteenth Amendment and potential harm to children and state programs.

Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston University have organized a tribute to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Boston, with speeches and performances scheduled for January 25 at BU's Metcalf Hall.

Mayor Michelle Wu of Boston has announced a program to provide free legal help to prevent evictions among families with school children, with an emphasis on educational stability.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration in Massachusetts introduces the BRIGHT Act for a historic investment in modernizing public higher education infrastructure.

Josh Kraft, son of Robert Kraft, plans to run for Boston mayor, challenging incumbent Michelle Wu. His background in philanthropy might influence the race shaped by both candidates' records and Boston's political climate.

Massachusetts must repay $2.1 billion to the federal government for unemployment benefit overdraws made during the pandemic. Governor Healey's administration has reached a repayment deal over ten years, aiming for UI system reforms.

Massachusetts' EOVS launched the "2025 Acts of Service" campaign to support veterans and promote unity, inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision of equity and service.

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell introduces the STUDY Act to limit student distractions by restricting cell phone use in schools, with support from local Massachusetts lawmakers, aiming to protect student mental health and enhance education.

Boston Public Schools received a $35 million grant from the EPA to purchase 125 electric school buses, advancing their goal of a fully electric fleet by 2030.

Governor Maura Healey of Massachusetts outlined her administration's plans for transportation, housing, education, and economic growth in a State of the Commonwealth Address, aiming for advancements without raising taxes.

The Plymouth Police Department is seeking experienced law enforcement officers for lateral transfers, highlighting community engagement and professional growth opportunities in their coastal town.