Candidates for Congress, DA outline platforms at candidate forum
Here’s how the candidates compare on the region’s top issues ahead of the November election.
Second forum is tonight. Hear from the candidates for the state Legislature
U.S. First Circuit Court appears skeptical of government arguments in CEDC lawsuit
The three-judge panel questions the federal government’s assertion that no one without a final removal order has been harmed by IRS-ICE information sharing. “The harm is the disclosure of the information,” the chief judge said.
Fall River police entered vague, nonsensical reasons for Flock searches
The findings come amid national scrutiny and backlash over Flock use by police departments.
Opinion: Massachusetts can lead the way to tackle AI’s biggest risks
We don’t have time to waste, given how fast the technology is developing.
GOP Senate candidate Deaton: ‘I’m a true independent voice’
John Deaton hopes that independence will catapult him ahead of incumbent U.S. Sen. Ed Markey this November. He knows the battle will be uphill, but he’s used to that.
State updates nursing home staffing incentives following Light investigation
After The Light found widespread understaffing in Massachusetts nursing homes, health officials are stepping up staffing penalties and incentives.
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