Massachusetts politicians partake in April Fools’
By Audrey Coleman
James Eldridge, a Massachusetts state senator, pranked that he would buy a local candy store.
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Massachusetts Senate proposes new limitations for emergency shelter stays
By Olivia Flanz
The Senate will be voting Thursday on the new proposal. If passed, the plan could help lower the shelter’s demands and get more eligible individuals and families in the emergency shelters.
Senate unveils Massachusetts bill that could safeguard child care affordability
By Madison Lucchesi
On Thursday, Massachusetts Democratic Senators introduced legislation to make childcare more affordable and accessible
Nikki Haley criticizes Massachusetts’ response to migrant crisis
By DJ Mara
Presidential candidate Nikki Haley criticized Massachusetts’ response to the ongoing migrant crisis at a campaign event in Needham over the weekend alongside New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu.
16 and 17-year-olds win the right to vote in local elections for Vermont town
By Nicole Townsend
In Brattleboro, Vermont, 16- and 17-year-olds win the right to vote in a local election
that will take place next week.
Trump wins South Carolina primary, as he closes in on the Republican nomination
By Gregory Krieg, CNN
Massachusetts lawmakers introduce bill that would potentially prohibit teachers from striking
By Nina Campanello
When teachers went on strike in Newton schools, they went against the law, but three lawmakers
have introduced a bill that would change that
Boston activists call for $15 billion in reparations from the city
By Haley Clough
The Boston Peoples Reparations Commission stated they are looking for the city of Boston to pay $15 billion in reparations to Black Bostonians.
Senator Elizabeth Warren faces possible campaign challenger in attorney John Deaton
By Haley Clough
John Deaton, attorney and cryptocurrency proponent, is rumored to be gearing up for a campaign against Senator Elizabeth Warren, who is running for her third term in Congress.
Mass. Senate vote in favor of gun reform bill
By Madison Lucchesi
The Massachusetts State Senate voted to pass a gun reform bill in a 37-3 vote