Claudine Gay resigned as Harvard's president due to institutional challenges, with Alan Garber named interim leader amid controversies surrounding her tenure.

Harvard University President Claudine Gay is resigning amidst controversies such as mishandling antisemitism claims and alleged plagiarism in her work.

Ruthzee Louijeune has been unanimously voted in as the new Boston City Council president, promising to address issues like housing and waste management while promoting unity and collaboration.

Shenna Bellows' home was targeted by a "swatting call" after her decision to exclude Trump from Maine's ballot.

Massachusetts introduces a tax relief package to save residents over $500 million this fiscal year, with benefits growing to $1 billion by 2027. However, the state's minimum wage will not increase, differing from recent annual raises.

Maine's Secretary of State disqualified Trump from the state's Republican primary citing the 14th Amendment, pending an appeal. The decision has sparked divisive reactions.

Massachusetts receives $4.6 million in federal funds for the protection of endangered North Atlantic right whales and to support the state's lobster industry.

Massachusetts launches a $4 million grant program to enhance early education and out-of-school time programs, prioritizing renovations and improvements accessible to low-income families.

The Massachusetts State Auditor's report reveals $12 million in public assistance fraud for fiscal year 2023, with a 40.8% increase in investigations by the Bureau of Special Investigations.

The MBTA is being investigated for potential favoritism in its 2017 selection of IXP Corporation for police dispatch services, with poor record-keeping noted.

Massachusetts offers free guided First Day Hikes in state parks on January 1, 2024, continuing a tradition begun in 1992 to encourage outdoor activity and appreciation of natural spaces.

Boston is set to celebrate New Year's with First Night festivities at City Hall Plaza, including entertainment, family-friendly fireworks, and midnight fireworks over Boston Harbor. Public safety measures and free MBTA fares after 8 p.m. are planned.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell is advocating for the Department of Homeland Security to expedite work permits for new immigrants, with the support of 18 other state attorneys general.