Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and State Representative Aaron Michlewitz support new legislation to allow businesses to upgrade from beer and wine to all-alcohol licenses, aiming to boost local economies and community bonds.

Ex-Medfield official Kevin Ryder pleaded guilty to stealing public funds and other charges, sentenced to 2.5 years with six months to serve and the rest suspended for probation. He took over $100,000 from the town.

Governor Maura Healey launches the DRIVE Initiative, investing $400 million to enhance Massachusetts's research and innovation economy, aiming to create jobs and sustain global leadership in healthcare innovation.

Shin-pei Tsay is appointed as Boston's Chief Research and Data Officer, expected to further enhance city services through data and analytics. Her diverse background and experience suggest significant contributions to the city's innovation efforts.

Mayor Wu announced a $1.7 million investment from Boston's Neighborhood Jobs Trust to support workforce development, aiding 600 residents through education and training with 14 community organizations.

Maria LaVita was named Revere's permanent police chief, the first woman in this role for the city and Suffolk County, with an emphasis on modern policing and technology.

Governor Healey commits to protecting healthcare in Massachusetts amid potential federal Medicaid funding cuts, aiming to counter the impact and maintain the state's healthcare quality.

Boston joins the World Cities Culture Forum, enhancing its cultural prominence and exchanging cultural practices with global cities, according to Mayor Michelle Wu. The city anticipates collaborative benefits and international engagement.

Harvard University will provide employee I-9 forms to DHS but retains student employment data, citing FERPA, amid potential $500M settlement for international student issues.

Massachusetts businesses prepare for new "junk fee" regulations, with the Attorney General's Office providing updated guidance and clarity on compliance due by September 2.

Massachusetts AG and 22 states sue Trump administration over a budget bill that blocks Planned Parenthood from Medicaid funding, arguing it's targeted and unconstitutional.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell, with 21 other AGs, sues USDA over demands for SNAP recipients' private data, citing privacy law violations and potential funding threats.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration has begun the Residences at East Milton, the first project funded by the Massachusetts Momentum Fund, aiming to create 92 new mixed-income homes.