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Ombudsman tapped to monitor care at Steward’s hospitals in Mass., elsewhere as bankruptcy case proceeds
Suzanne Koenig, the president and founder of SAK Management Services, was appointed by Kevin Epstein, the U.S. Trustee for the Southern District of Texas.
At this Mass. college, indoor graduation celebrations didn’t stop activism
Some colleges have canceled their graduations because of potential disruptions. At this Massachusetts college, activism occurred even after moving indoors — and it wasn't led by the students.
Crushing It: Advocates praise Mass.’ surging ‘Millionaire’s Tax’ revenue
The state has so far collected $1.8 billion from the 4% income surtax, $800M than expected, according to new state data.
Mass Gov. Healey, Dem leaders just aren’t in meeting mode. Here’s why
The Big 3 on Beacon Hill have publicized just three joint meetings over nearly five months.
Mass. Senate kicks off debate on $57.9B budget that is ‘sustainable and compassionate’
Lawmakers were expected to wade through 1,100 amendments, totaling $2.9 billon, on their way to approving a new state budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1.
Boston police warn of traffic impacts from President Biden’s Tuesday visit
Last week, the White House confirmed the president’s visit to Boston following a visit to New Hampshire earlier in the day, but little is known about his itinerary.
Mass. Senate prez won’t rule out tolls at the border
"I just think we need to have an honest discussion," state Senate President Karen Spilka, D-Middlesex/Norfolk, said Sunday.
While Mass. waits, these states are going it alone on immigration | Pop & Politics
Welcome to MassLive’s weekly round-up of the stories you might have missed in Bay State politics over the last seven-ish days.
The FAA bill President Joe Biden just signed might help Boston solve a big traffic problem. Here’s how
Language sponsored by a Mass. lawmaker intended to smooth airport arrivals and departures could be reapplied to city streets.
Federal funds aim to lift ARC of Mass.’ worker recruitment efforts
The Arc’s executive director, Leo Sarkissian, said the funding is expected to “significantly increase staffing.”
Healey admin. awards $37M to boost regional transit efforts from Brockton to the Berkshires
"This grant money supports a lifeline for so many," acting Gov. Kim Driscoll said in a statement.
President Joe Biden will visit Boston next week after NH visit
Joe Biden was last in Boston for a James Taylor benefit concert to raise money for the president's 2024 campaign in December.
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