Governor Maura Healey’s undisclosed trip to Puerto Rico sparked debate over officials’ privacy. Prior threats to her safety have led to non-disclosure of travel plans. Her office now commits to monthly travel disclosure.
Category: Politics
Trump may need a “hard money lender” to post bond
A potential $3.4 billion deal with “Truth Social” may be how Trump posts bond, although immediate liquidity remains a concern.
Emerson College Poll Shows President Biden Trailing Donald Trump, Especially Among Young Voters
A recent Emerson College poll reveals that President Biden is trailing former President Donald Trump, with 43% to 47% support, and his approval rating is at 41%. Young voters, in particular, are showing decreased support for Biden, mainly due to concerns about his handling of the situation in Israel and economic anxiety. This shift in support among young voters could pose challenges for Biden in the 2024 election.
Athol’s “Non-Sanctuary City” Proposal Sparks Controversy
The Select Board of Athol is considering declaring the town a non-sanctuary city due to concerns that the Commonwealth may select it to accommodate migrant families. While some board members worry about straining local services, others argue this contradicts Athol’s commitment to kindness. Town Manager Shaun Suhoski, however, doesn’t see the accommodation of migrants as a pressing issue and is ready to support families in crisis.
Standoff at Bristol County Jail ends with no staff or inmate injuries, exposes need for a $5.5M facility upgrade
Sheriff Paul Heroux conducted a tour of the damaged housing units at Bristol County Jail for state legislators and reporters, where he emphasized that no other county jail in the state has as many unlocked facilities and therefore the urgent need for $5.5 million to install toilets in those 11 housing units so they can be locked.
Historic Victory: Abby Arpano Breaks Barriers as Newest Ashburnham Select Board Member
Abby Arpano becomes the fifth woman ever on Ashburnham’s Select Board and marks the first time two women serve together.
Politics of Religion: Examining the Proposed Muslim-First Massachusetts Bill
Has Senator Jamie Eldridge – who is spearheading this bill – been groomed to take on Muslim-first causes by unscrupulous means?
A Worcester election worker’s flashback: Things that made me go “huh?” during the primaries
Voters confused by the primary process are sometimes more perplexing than all the election deniers, fraudsters and assorted-other fascist crazies who have emerged from the Trump era.
A Worcester election worker’s flashback: things that made me go “huh?” during the midterms
Election deniers’ unfounded claims of fraud and its perplexing association with mail-in voting.
Despite legal opposition, Biden makes it easier to liquidate student loans through bankruptcy
The latest move by the Biden administration disproves WBZ radio host Dan Rea’s assumption that Biden’s $20,000 student debt relief program was simply a ploy to garner the youth vote.