Mayor Wu prepares for D.C. trip to defend Boston immigration policies
By Addison Brewer-Hay
Boston’s mayor plans to testify about her city’s immigration policies before Congress after receiving backlash from The U.S. House Committee.
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Mayor Wu responds to border czar while defending Boston Police commissioner
After hearing comments the Border Czar said about the Boston Police Commissioner Mayor Wu defended the Police Commissioner and Boston in remarks to WCVB.
Protests in Boston Common over abortion rights
Protesters gathered in the Boston Common over abortion rights. 9 were arrested yesterday.
Should Boston tax empty storefronts?
Some Boston city councilors are considering a vacancy tax on landlords with long-empty storefronts to help revitalize downtown and neighborhood retail areas.
By Daniel Cordova Rubio
Boston polling places ran out of ballots on election day
Several polling places ran out of ballots before voting closed on Election Day.
Voters reject proposal to raise the minimum wage for tipped employees
Massachusetts voters rejected question 5, which would have increased the minimum wage for tipped workers.
Teachers canvas for Yes on 2 campaign
Supporters of the Yes on 2 campaign gather in Medford before canvassing door to door.
A bipartisan coalition is pushing to end MCAS on this year’s ballot
By Laina Gustafson Voters this election season will decide if the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System, or MCAS, should be removed from public schools as a graduation requirement. After 21 years of standardized testing, a...
Harris speaks on immigration at Univision Town Hall
By Birdi Diehl Vice President Kamala Harris was recently at Univision Town Hall in Las Vegas, Nevada where she was asked questions ranging from healthcare to the economy to citizenship. Immigration was the topic...