Boston's MOIA announced the City of Belonging Festival on May 21 to celebrate the city's immigrant communities, featuring diverse cultural experiences and promoting inclusivity. Mayor Michelle Wu and other officials support the initiative.

The Plymouth Police Department reported on social media that they responded to 749 incidents from May 11-17, which included 16 arrests, 13 criminal complaints, and 36 motor vehicle accidents.

Massachusetts rejects a 7.1% workers' compensation rate hike, saving businesses $80M, following an earlier cut saving $87M, amidst efforts to ease economic strains.

ICE Boston denies false rumors about targeting nannies in parks and playgrounds, emphasizing their focus elsewhere and condemning scare tactics that put officers at risk.

Massachusetts officials warn of a social media challenge causing laptop fires by inserting metal into ports. Over 14 incidents reported, urging parent-educator intervention.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey's administration caps patient deductibles and co-pays to align with medical inflation rate, limiting cost increases in the healthcare sector.

Massachusetts Governor Healey opposes federal SNAP cuts that could affect over a million residents, highlighting the program's economic impact and importance for vulnerable groups.

The Boston City Council voted to implement ranked-choice voting for municipal elections, pending further approvals, amidst debates over its complexity and the continued service of a councilor who pled guilty to corruption charges.

Governor Healey has launched a new dashboard to track the Trump Administration's funding cuts to Massachusetts state agencies, totaling $350 million, and to document their impacts on state programs.

Massachusetts Governor Healey nominates Judge Asha White and Attorney Amy Karangekis for Superior Court Associate Justices, praising their dedication to justice.

Boston maintained its AAA bond rating for the 12th year, praised for its resilient economy and stable finances by S&P Global Ratings and Moody's Investor Service.

Governor Maura Healey has implemented a hiring freeze in the Executive Branch to conserve funds amid financial uncertainty and potential federal funding cuts.

Officials in Massachusetts are informing residents about their rights and resources in response to the Trump Administration's reinstatement of garnishment for defaulted student loans.