Healey Driscoll News Today

Berkshire Regional Planning Commissions Regional Issues Committee has followed proposed legislation to accelerate the commonwealths response to climate issues. Many of the proposals are encouraging, while some are concerning.

Omnibus bill split in two; second raft of measures include local tax hikes and will be addressed Thursday by the Joint Committee on Finance

Current governor suggests tapping the 2021 Escrow fund created by former Gov. Charlie Baker, now at $700 million, to pay for emergency shelter costs

Candidates must file nomination papers by Dec. 26 with their local clerks to qualify for the special election to fill 6th Worcester House seat

A new unit within the Massachusetts State Police will help coordinate response to bias-motivated crimes.

Superior Court Judge Debra Squires-Lee found that the state lacks the space and the funds to house any more people than the limit of 7,500 families.

Legislators see improvements in how the Healey/Driscoll Administration has handled the migrant crisis as it unfolds, yet demand greater urgency

Vying for the district are Reps. Peter Durant, a Republican who represents Spencer, and Jonathan Zlotnik, a Democrat who represents Gardner.

Gov. Maura Healey has asked Homeland Security to expedite work authorizations for migrants in shelters in the state.

In the wake of the immigration crisis in the U-S and right here in Massachusetts, local state leaders are raising concerns on the state proposing universities and colleges be used for emergency shelter.