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Activist Groups Plan 'Boston ICE Tea Party' Protest
Activist groups plan a “Boston ICE Tea Party” protest on Dec. 16, throwing ice into Boston Harbor to oppose federal immigration enforcement.
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Report Says Massachusetts Is Addicted To Gambling Revenue
A new MassBudget report says Massachusetts now relies on $1.5 billion in annual gambling revenue while problem gambling harms lower-income residents the most. The study urges policy changes to reduce harm and direct more revenue to communities in need.
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ICE Director Says Dedham Nativity Display Promotes ‘Dangerous Narrative’
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons and the Archdiocese of Boston are calling for St. Susanna Parish in Dedham to remove a Nativity display featuring an “ICE WAS HERE” sign, saying the pastor is promoting divisive political messaging that endangers federal officers.
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Massachusetts Income Tax Cut Campaign Clears Major Signature Hurdle For 2026 Ballot
Supporters of a 2026 ballot question to cut the Massachusetts income tax rate from 5 to 4 percent say they surpassed the required certified signature total, arguing the measure would offer families relief and make the state more competitive.
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U.S. Senate Report Says Logan Airport Faced Security Risks During Migrant Housing Push
A new Senate Commerce Committee report says federal officials pushed Logan Airport to house migrants despite Massport’s security warnings, raising questions about how the facility was used during Massachusetts’ shelter crisis.
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Massachusetts Boy Wins Back-To-Back Girls’ Field Hockey Conference MVP Awards
A boy has won the South Coast Conference MVP award in Massachusetts girls’ field hockey for the second straight year, as Somerset Berkley junior Ryan Crook led his team to another Division 2 state title.
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High Costs Drive Massachusetts Exodus, Report Finds
Massachusetts is losing a resident every 11 minutes, according to new IRS migration data. A national report shows high-tax states shedding population while lower-tax states gain.
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Boy Also Helped Massachusetts Girls' Volleyball Team Win State Title Last Year
While boys won girls' volleyball state championships in Massachusetts last year, it turns out that it wasn't the first time that it had happened.