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Massachusetts Senate votes to expand protections for LGBTQ parents

Massachusetts’ Democratic-controlled Senate voted unanimously Tuesday to update the state’s parentage laws, adding protections that advocates say are long overdue for LGBTQ families and children born through surrogacy and assisted reproductive techniques. The Massachusetts Parentage Bill, introduced earlier this year by Representatives Sarah K. Peake (D) and Hannah Cain (R), would change the state’s definition […]

10% of Massachusetts workforce can’t speak much English: Report

About 10% of Massachusetts’ workforce has “limited English proficiency,” according to a new report from two DEI-advocacy organizations. On Monday, MassINC, a nonprofit that promotes “inclusive” economic opportunity in Massachusetts, and the UMass Donahue Institute, which wants to “advance equity and social justice” as part of the University of Massachusetts President’s Office’s public and economic […]

Nearly half a million working-age Massachusetts residents lack English proficiency: report

A new report finds that more than 450,000 Massachusetts residents have limited English proficiency. The Boston Herald reported. The situation represents “another challenge for an economy that continues to lose many taxpayers to other states with lower taxes and costs of living.” Reports, A study released Wednesday by MassInc and UMass Donahue estimates there are […]

Massachusetts Democrat says Biden 'fully fit' to be president

Democratic Rep. Jake Auchincloss of Massachusetts expressed confidence Sunday that President Biden “can win” the election and is “fully qualified” to lead the country at this point, but expressed concern about Democrats’ prospects in November. “Fox News Sunday” anchor Shannon Bream spoke with Auchincloss, pointing to recent reports of other Democrats, including Rep. Seth Moulton […]

Wealthy Massachusetts family made major money moves days before mansion murder-suicide

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Colombian illegal migrant wanted for drug trafficking in Spain arrested in Massachusetts

According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), an illegal immigrant from Colombia who was wanted in Spain on drug trafficking charges was arrested in Massachusetts. The 25-year-old fugitive, whose name has not been released, was arrested in Revere, Massachusetts, on June 29 for operating an unregistered vehicle without a license. Later that day, ICE’s […]

Massachusetts Firefighter Saves 3-Year-Old from Burning Building

A 3-year-old Massachusetts girl was hailed a “hero” by witnesses after being rescued by firefighters from the top floor of a burning building. of Wednesday The fire at the Everett apartment building was first spotted that morning by two public works employees who were driving down the street. It’s been found Boston 25 News reported […]