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Apr 5, 2024 | 
wgbh.org | Xavier Cullen
April 05, 2024 Donald Trump is back in the headlines for sharing content that appears to promote violence against his rivals — both legal and political. This time, the former president shared a video on social media of a pickup truck with a decal that depicts President Joe Biden hog-tied in the truck’s bed. Some news organizations have decided not to show the video in their coverage, in fear of inadvertently promoting the violent message. Others have shown the video, with a warning.
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Apr 5, 2024 | 
wgbh.org | Xavier Cullen
April 05, 2024 Just six months after signing the first tax cuts in over two decades, Gov. Maura Healey is now freezing some hiring in her administration as the state's revenue falls short of expectations. In Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu is warning of a possible rise in commercial property taxes as empty office buildings leave Boston with less tax dollars.
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Sep 6, 2023 | 
baystatebanner.com | Xavier Cullen
Governor Maura Healey went to MassBay Community College in Wellesley Aug. 24 to officially launch a new program to make community college free for residents ages 25 and older who don’t already have a degree. MassReconnect covers the cost of tuition, fees, books and supplies for students who have a high school diploma, have been Massachusetts residents for at least one year and are enrolled in at least six credits.
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Aug 24, 2023 | 
wgbh.org | Xavier Cullen
Continuing a week of education policy celebrations, Gov. Maura Healey went to MassBay Community College Thursday to officially launch a new program to make community college free for residents ages 25 and older who don’t already have a degree. MassReconnect covers the cost of tuition, fees, books and supplies for students who: have a high school diploma, have been Massachusetts residents for at least one year and are enrolled in at least six credits.
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Aug 23, 2023 | 
wgbh.org | Xavier Cullen
With the Biden administration investing tens of billions of dollars into clean-energy projects, local, state and federal officials met in Dorchester Wednesday to celebrate upcoming renovations at a housing complex — remodels that leaders hope could be a model for the future. U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, Gov.
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Aug 21, 2023 | 
wgbh.org | Xavier Cullen
With the pause on federal student loan payments set to end next week, Gov. Maura Healey’s administration is awarding $140.9 million in loan repayments to nearly 3,000 health care providers. Funded through the American Rescue Plan Act and the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Trust Fund, the MA Repay Program launched last year under then Gov. Charlie Baker for facilities most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Jul 5, 2023 | 
wgbh.org | Xavier Cullen
Boston City Council President Ed Flynn said Wednesday it is "premature" to discuss whether City Councilor Kendra Lara should resign as she faces charges stemming from a car crash on Friday. But he said that the council has "failed" the public by not providing ethical leadership. "These accusations are troubling," Flynn said. "And residents of the city are concerned and are expecting positive and ethical leadership from all of our leaders.
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Apr 12, 2023 | 
wtnh.com | Xavier Cullen
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — More state pandemic bonuses are on the way. The Connecticut senate approved $50 million for state employees who worked during the first year of the pandemic. More than 34,000 employees will get an average of $1400 each. To qualify you had to have worked in person for at least 180 hours between March 2020 and March of 2021. The program is an extension of hero pay, which covered essential workers in the private sector.
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Mar 1, 2023 | 
wtnh.com | Xavier Cullen
WALLINGFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Wallingford police are warning you to keep your car doors locked. Police said they have received 24 complaints about stolen vehicles, which is up from just 7 at this time last year. Police said the increase in car thefts is related to owners leaving their car doors unlocked while heating them up in the morning. “We just want people to be safe. Always keep your doors locked. Roll the windows up. Don’t leave your valuables in there either.
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Jan 25, 2023 | 
wtnh.com | Xavier Cullen
BRISTOL, Conn. (WTNH) — A Bristol diner that was damaged by a stolen police cruiser is hoping to start repairs soon. Nearly two weeks ago, a suspect stole a Bristol police cruiser and crashed into Palma’s Diner damaging the restaurant. VIDEO: Police identify carjacking suspect who stole Bristol police cruiser, crashed into dinerThe owners of Palma’s Diner said they are still in the process of getting final estimates on the work but are confident that progress will move quickly.
