Matt Prichard

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Political Reporter at WBTS-TV (Boston, MA)

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Federal prosecutor takes aim at Boston’s mayor over ICE criticism

2 days ago | nbcboston.com | Matt Prichard

The top federal prosecutor in Massachusetts isn't mincing words. U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley took aim at Boston Mayor Michelle Wu for her criticism of federal immigration operations in the Bay State. Stream NBC10 Boston news for free, 24/7, wherever you are. Speaking with WBUR over the weekend, Wu said that people are "getting snatched off the street by secret police.""People like Mayor Wu have created false narratives," Foley said Wednesday.
Organizers prepare to reenact Battle of Bunker Hill in Gloucester

3 days ago | nbcboston.com | Matt Prichard

It has been 250 years since the Battle of Bunker Hill, a critical moment in history for both the country and Massachusetts. Colonial troops defended elevated positions around Boston Harbor, turning aside two of three British attacks. "We lost, and the British were successful in getting to the top of the hill," explained Secretary of the Commonwealth Bill Galvin. "On the other hand, they took more casualties." Stream NBC10 Boston news for free, 24/7, wherever you are.
Mass. education leader talks about changes to graduation requirements, admissions

4 days ago | nbcboston.com | Matt Prichard

The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education tackled two huge subjects to close out the month of May, starting with an admissions lottery for vocational schools. 'This is a crucial step toward ensuring equity," said Traci Griffith with ACLU Massachusetts. Stream NBC10 Boston news for free, 24/7, wherever you are. "A blanket approach is not the answer," said Superintendent of Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School Aaron Polanksy.
Lawmakers consider further protections for abortion rights in Mass.

1 week ago | nbcboston.com | Matt Prichard

Massachusetts lawmakers are considering legislation to combat possible White House actions, including additional protections for reproductive health care. "What can we do to try to be as preventative as possible?" Senate President Karen Spilka asked earlier this month. Stream NBC10 Boston news for free, 24/7, wherever you are. "We in Massachusetts must contemplate where we stand," said Sen.
Mass. EMS funding and staffing in focus as lawmakers work toward budget

1 week ago | nbcboston.com | Matt Prichard

Some Massachusetts lawmakers are calling for more funding for EMS as staffing shortages threaten response times. First responders rushing to calls across the state rely on an intricate communication system to keep the process running smoothly. Stream NBC10 Boston news for free, 24/7, wherever you are.
Auchincloss talks about ‘big, beautiful bill' and Trump's fight with Harvard

1 week ago | nbcboston.com | Matt Prichard

Rep. Jake Auchincloss is back in Massachusetts after a marathon month on Capitol Hill. "I spent 27 hours in my committee brawling with Republicans," Auchincloss said. Stream NBC10 Boston news for free, 24/7, wherever you are. The congressman representing the 4th District in Massachusetts has been quick to criticize President Donald Trump and his "big, beautiful bill." Auchincloss called the spending plan the worst legislation he's voted on during his time in Washington.
Mass. leaders worried for veterans and seniors as Trump agenda bill clears House

2 weeks ago | nbcboston.com | Matt Prichard

Late-night debate yielded a victory for President Donald Trump as his "big, beautiful bill" passed the House of Representatives on a 215-214 vote Thursday morning. If it passes the Senate in its current form, it will cement Trump's 2017 tax cuts and pull funds from Veterans Affairs, SNAP and Medicaid, raising the debt ceiling by nearly $4 trillion. Massachusetts elected leaders detailing impacts that could be felt here in the commonwealth.
New audit finds mismanagement within Mass. emergency shelter system

2 weeks ago | nbcboston.com | Matt Prichard

There's been a shift for the Massachusetts shelter system as emergency use of hotels and motels to house families will end by this summer, six months ahead of Gov. Maura Healey's original "end of 2025" deadline. "You've seen numbers going down for folks in shelter, you see costs going down, we're going to keep making progress," said Healey. But a new audit is pouring cold water on that outlook.
GOP leader in Mass. Senate discusses budget priorities

3 weeks ago | nbcboston.com | Matt Prichard

Budget week is on the horizon for the Massachusetts Senate, and Republican Minority Leader Bruce Tarr is ready to lay out his party's priorities. The House voted 151-6 last month to pass a budget worth more than $61.4 billion. The Senate will debate funding next. "Funding for our K-12 education systems, that number goes to $150 per student - it is still far too low," said Tarr.
SCOTUS hears arguments about birthright citizenship and national injunctions

3 weeks ago | nbcboston.com | Matt Prichard

A contentious issue began being heard at the Supreme Court on Thursday. The nine justices reviewed an emergency request from the Trump administration after lower courts issued a national injunction halting an executive order that would restrict the Constitutional right to birthright citizenship. "I think what we have are lower courts making snap judgements on the merits," argued United States Solicitor General D. John Sauer. The liberal wing of the court seemed to push back on that framing.

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