Representative Town Meeting approved the Plymouth Community Trust by‑law, limiting when town employees and police can assist ICE and restricting access to records and facilities. Supporters say it protects public‑safety trust; opponents warn of legal confusion.

Newly sworn‑in Veterans Services Secretary Eric Goralnick says his on‑the‑ground response to the Boston Marathon bombings will inform his approach as the state presses ahead with new homes and reforms.

Acting ICE director Todd Lyons submitted his resignation and will remain through May 31 as DHS prepares to name his successor. Local officials have pushed back on agency tactics.

A coalition of national unions sued the FLRA in Boston to block a rule that would move most federal union election decisions to a three-member D.C. panel.

Mayor Michelle Wu named Rodney Marshall Boston's next fire commissioner, making him the first African American to lead the Boston Fire Department.

Mayor Michelle Wu will speak at the Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Boys & Girls Club in Dorchester at 10:30 a.m.; her office has released no details. Local context and how to watch live.

Gov. Maura Healey and DESE told schools to investigate AI-generated "deepfakes" of minors and follow reporting, support and evidence-preservation protocols.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren asked the DOE and DoD to explain whether Nvidia's December purchase of SchedMD raises competition and national‑security concerns.

Raw voicemails and calls reveal the threats New England congressional staffers now face and the national rise in cases tracked by the Capitol Police.

At Faneuil Hall, Mitt Romney rebuked GOP deference to the president and warned federal Medicaid changes could strip coverage from Massachusetts residents.

Mayor Michelle Wu is emphasizing treatment diversion and expanded outreach at Mass and Cass, backed by a proposed $4M in state funding. Critics warn the 'detox or jail' posture could drive people from services.

Business groups urged the Supreme Judicial Court to toss a lawsuit that threatens a ballot question to cut Massachusetts’ income tax. The dispute could decide whether voters see the measure this November.

MassLive's searchable Newton payroll shows eight city employees earned more than $300K in 2025 — seven were police officers and the top earner took home $354,772.