Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and 18 other state AGs sue Trump's DOE for threatening to withhold funding over states' DEI initiatives in education.

Massachusetts celebrated its third annual Right Whale Day, showcasing conservational efforts such as fishing closures and vessel speed limits to protect North Atlantic right whales.

The Trump administration stopped $1 million in EPA grants for Western Massachusetts asthma initiatives, facing opposition from state officials and health authorities.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell launched the Justice Review Unit, led by Donna Patalano, to evaluate innocence claims and prevent wrongful convictions.

Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovern's daughter, Molly, passed away unexpectedly in Italy, despite battling a rare cancer. The family and community mourn her positive impact and spirit.

Boston unveils a $1 million investment in the Digital Literacy Initiative to boost digital skills in workforce development programs, with support from Mayor Michelle Wu and others.

Canton's first female police chief, Helena Rafferty, announces her retirement effective June 30. Her career faced challenges, including the Karen Read case and an accident involving a pedestrian.

Governor Healey nominates two Western Massachusetts legal professionals as Associate Justices to the Superior Court.

Pedro Martinez, formerly of Chicago Public Schools, was chosen by the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to be its next commissioner, amidst concerns about his experience with Massachusetts' system.

Gov. Healey awards $18 million for housing in Massachusetts Gateway Cities, creating 288 units through the HDIP, part of the state's $1 billion tax cuts package.

Harvard sues the Trump administration over a $3.2 billion funding freeze, alleging it's an attack on the university's autonomy and constitutional rights.

Swissport USA to pay $3.1 million for labor law violations at Boston's Logan Airport, following a settlement with Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell.

The Plymouth Police reported handling 735 incidents, including 9 arrests, 4 criminal complaints, 38 accidents, 59 traffic stops, and 35 alarms in a week. They also dealt with disturbances and suspicious activities, and conducted 56 well-being checks.