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Massachusetts Revenge Porn Ban Bill Going To Conference Committee

By Chris Lisinski State House News Service

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Black City Councilor In Attleboro Says ‘Diversity Committee’ Wouldn’t Foster Respect, Merit, or Diversity of Opinion

The mayor of Attleboro's proposal to create a Diversity Committee in city government drew sharp criticism from the lone black member of the city council earlier this week. Jonathan Tavares, a city councilor at large and a black man, noted that the city government already has a Council

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Migrant Shelter Funds Running Out In April 2024 Unless State Legislature Spends More Money On Them

By Alison Kuznitz State House News Service Money for the state's emergency family shelter system could run out sometime between Monday, April 15 and the end of April, according to a top state senator, who is part of a six-person group of lawmakers trying to come up with

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Massachusetts House Dems Propose $500 Million For Family Shelters In State’s Annual Budget

By Colin A. Young State House News Service

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Fisher College In Boston Affected By New NAIA Transgender Athlete Ban From Women’s Sports

Males who identify as transgender will not be allowed to compete in women's sports in one college sports governing body starting next school year, affecting one school in Massachusetts:  Fisher College in Boston. The Council of Presidents of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics — known as the NAIA

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Massachusetts Employers Grew Less Confident In March

By Chris Lisinski State House News Service

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New Hampshire Lawmaker Cites KIPP Academy Lynn Girls’ Basketball In Push To Ban Transgender Athletes From Girls’ Sports

KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate in Massachusetts earned a mention in the New Hampshire Senate during a debate over boys playing girls sports in high school. New Hampshire state Senator Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfeboro) cited the school on the floor of the chamber while arguing for the bill, SB 375, which would

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Inflation, COVID-Era Spending Policies Result In Teacher Layoffs Nationwide, Including In Massachusetts

By Bethany Blankley The Center Square Contributor