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Massachusetts House Speaker Hints State May Eventually Enact Program Cuts To Fund Migrant Shelters

By Alison Kuznitz State House News Service

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Revere Man Charged With Human Trafficking

Law enforcement officers found a Chinese national believed to be a victim of human trafficking during a search of a dwelling in Revere last week, police said. The adult victim is believed to have been smuggled into the United States from Mexico, police said. The search at 50 Nahant Avenue,

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MassGOP Unhappy With Lack of Transparency In Gun Control Bill Push

Massachusetts legislators has from House and Senate have formed a conference committee to discuss pending gun legislation. The committee, consisting of six legislators from both chambers, aims to reconcile the differences between H.4139 and Amendment S.2584. Democratic leaders voted to move the hearing into "executive session,"

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Massachusetts Governor’s Council Weighs Maura Healey Marijuana Pardon Plan

The Governor's Council has opted to hold an informational hearing regarding Governor Maura Healey's proposal for a blanket pardon for convictions of simple marijuana possession. The decision, taken Wednesday, March 27, deferred the significant clemency action for a subsequent vote. Councilor Tara Jacobs's proposal

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Here’s What It Takes To House Migrants At Your Home In Massachusetts

As migrants keep coming to Massachusetts, some people are housing migrants in their own homes. State officials have said little publicly about what that entails, even though Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll asked people to house migrants in August 2023.

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And Then There Were 25 – John Marsi Joins GOP Minority In Massachusetts House of Representatives

Dudley Selectman John Marsi joined the Massachusetts House of Representatives on Wednesday. Marsi, a Republican, was elected March 5 in an uncontested election for the Sixth Worcester House District in Central Massachusetts.

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Man Charged With Lying About His Role In The Rwandan Genocide

A Rwandan man faces federal charges in Boston in connection with accusations he concealed his involvement in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, which resulted in the deaths of over 800,000 people. In addition to charges of obstruction of justice and perjury, the defendant is accused of participating in the killings

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Massachusetts Shelter Costs Put State Budget At ‘Breaking Point,’ Democratic State Rep Says

By Colin A. Young State House News Service