Healey says Massachusetts "not a sanctuary state," but law prevents police from enforcing ICE detainers
Federal authorities are threatening to investigate state officials who don't comply with immigration enforcement policies.

Candy would lose sales tax exemption in Massachusetts

Candy would lose sales tax exemption under Massachusetts governor's budget proposal
New Mass. state budget proposes tax on candy
Trump has… Pete Hegseth’s ex-wife recently gave a new statement to the FBI about the defense nominee’s alcohol use, according to two sources familiar with the matter, an issue that has become a source of controversy during his confirmation process.
Two proposals in new Mass. state budget could affect candy and traffic
Two proposals in the new Massachusetts state budget have sparked debate, with one involving candy and the other involving cameras. Candy may soon be taxed across the state, and cameras could be coming to intersections.
Schools in Massachusetts' second largest city won't coordinate with ICE, warn about agents at bus stops
School bus drivers in the second largest city in Massachusetts are urged to keep students on the bus if an immigration agent is waiting for them.
Massachusetts residents react to Trump’s first days in office
We continue to see reaction across the country as President Trump begins his second term in office, and we are taking a look at how people are feeling in our part of Massachusetts.
‘A dark specter’: In Massachusetts, Trump administration threats against ‘sanctuary cities’ have chilling effect
The Justice Department ordered federal prosecutors to investigate state or local officials who they believe are interfering with the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration.
Teen dancers descend on Massachusetts to compete in the ‘American Idol’ of ballet
Some might call it the “American Idol” of ballet dancing. Hundreds of young ballet dancers from the Northeast spent the past few days in Massachusetts auditioning for a prestigious scholarship at the Youth America Grand Prix.
Maura Healey files $62 billion Massachusetts budget as post-pandemic revenue slowdown limits spending
Gov. Maura Healey filed a $62B FY26 budget proposal that attempts to address slower revenue growth during the post-pandemic era by relying on a voter-approved surtax to buoy spending decisions and
Massachusetts man found with gun after taking tour of the US Capitol, no injuries reported
WASHINGTON (7News) — A Massachusetts man stopped shortly after taking a tour on the U.S. Capitol grounds Tuesday was found with a gun in his waistband and had been experiencing mental health issues, according to U.S. Capitol Police (USCP).
Poll: Massachusetts parents have concerns with students’ college, career readiness after high school
Many Massachusetts parents have concerns with their students’ college and career readiness as they move through the state’s education system, according to a Massachusetts Business
Massachusetts owes $2.1B to federal government | Morning in America
Massachusetts is facing the fallout from a massive money mistake and now owes the federal government $2.1 billion. Gov. Maura Healey says the issue stems from federal COVID-19 funds being used to pay unemployment benefits the state should have covered.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey says she won't get in way of federal immigration officials
Gov. Maura Healey said there is no reason to be concerned about it because Massachusetts is not a so-called "sanctuary state."
Massachusetts plans to close mental health center, in addition to pediatric rehab hospital
Gov. Maura Healey plans to close a mental health center in Cape Cod, in addition to shuttering a state-run pediatric rehabilitation hospital in Canton.