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Residents of Franklin and Hampshire counties voiced frustration over state PILOT payments during a recent listening session.

WASHINGTON — Rep. Jim McGovern is leading 80 members of Congress in urging the Department of Homeland Security to extend Temporary Protected Status for Salvadorans, a designation set to expire Sept. 9 that was granted after a series of devastating earthquakes struck the country in 2001. Without an extension, 200,000 Salvadoran TPS holders may be […]

BOSTON — The Senate on Thursday passed a bill to regulate youth social media use in what some senators said is an attempt to return the platforms to the “OG social media” of the early aughts. Senators passed the bill (S 3164) by a vote of 38-2, after adding amendments that address overnight push notifications, […]

Congressman Seth Moulton learns about the role of Bar-Way Farm in the local economy and discusses federal support for farms in western Massachusetts.

BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey signed the $63.4 billion annual budget Thursday, coming nine days into the new fiscal year that’s poised to inflict major financial turmoil as a federal law reshapes public benefit programs. The signed fiscal year 2027 budget was delivered to Secretary of State Bill Galvin’s office just before 2 p.m., a […]

Tenants in Franklin and Hampshire counties are disappointed and angry as the state's highest court rules the rent control initiative unconstitutional.

Tara Jacobs, running for reelection to the Governor's Council, emphasizes her efforts to diversify the judiciary and increase public trust in the courts.

Michael A. Fenton, Springfield attorney and former council president, announces candidacy for Massachusetts Governor's Council District 8 seat.

U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern announces federal funding for Stop It Now!, a nonprofit in Northampton, to strengthen child sexual abuse prevention efforts.

The second speaker in the Charlemont Forum's speaker series will be Amherst College professor Austin Sarat, addressing constitutional rot.

After a candidates night held by FCCPR on May 12, the organization's members voted to give their endorsement to Lora Wondolowski.

BOSTON — Debate over social media restrictions continues to swamp Beacon Hill as top Democrats and digital and LGBTQ+ advocacy groups stake out their positions on regulating children’s use of the platforms. Citing concerns about data privacy and impacts on LGBTQ+ youth, advocates gathered Wednesday to oppose House social media legislation and elevate ideas of […]