Laura Crimaldi

2 months ago | bostonglobe.com | Laura Crimaldi

The judge presiding over the murder trial for Karen Read issued an order that limits what lawyers in the case can say about the matter when they’re outside the courtroom. The “gag order,” issued on Friday and reported then by several news organizations, was requested by prosecutors, who have accused Read’s defense team of violating protective orders and court rules. The decision by Norfolk Superior Court Judge Beverly J.

2 months ago | bostonglobe.com | Sean Cotter |Laura Crimaldi

Thousands of demonstrators marched Saturday from the State House to Commonwealth Avenue to mark International Women’s Day, lending their voices to a global movement that local organizers say is more urgent than ever because of Donald J. Trump’s return to the White House in January. At about 1:10 p.m., the rally attendees traversed Berkeley Street on their march along Commonwealth Avenue. Several streets in the Back Bay were closed to vehicle traffic as the protesters headed down the road.

2 months ago | asianamericans.einnews.com | Emma Platoff |Laura Crimaldi

Spilka’s office didn’t respond to Globe questions about why the Senate was reconvening committees that didn’t consider any bills or host any hearings during the previous session. Instead, a spokesperson reissued the Senate president’s statement on her latest leadership picks, which declared that Spilka has “great faith that our chamber will continue to be proactive and responsive” in its work.

2 months ago | bostonglobe.com | Emma Platoff |Laura Crimaldi

Spilka’s office didn’t respond to Globe questions about why the Senate was reconvening committees that didn’t consider any bills or host any hearings during the previous session. Instead, a spokesperson reissued the Senate president’s statement on her latest leadership picks, which declared that Spilka has “great faith that our chamber will continue to be proactive and responsive” in its work.

2 months ago | bostonglobe.com | Laura Crimaldi

“If the president is going to work and support the state of Massachusetts, I will work with the president and the federal administration,” said Healey, who plans to run for a second term. “When he is not, then I will be the first to stand up and fight for the people of Massachusetts.”Since returning to the White House, the Republican Trump has targeted Democratic governors, including Janet Mills of Maine.