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Massachusetts’ Millionaire Tax Is Creating Indirect Costs for Some Retirees

Massachusetts rolled out its so-called “millionaire tax” with a clear target: high earners bringing in more than $1 million annually. The policy promised increased funding for transportation and education, and it delivered a surge in state revenue. But the ripple effects have started to reach far beyond the ultra-wealthy.

The Free Financial Advisor

Massachusetts is dumping sewage into waterways. Grassroots organizations are fighting back

Environmental organizations in Massachusetts are urging water officials to keep sewage out of waterways in several Boston-area communities by committing to a more modern sewer system with separate pipes for waste and storm runoff

The Independent UK

Stories of Black and Indigenous patriots come into focus as US remembers the American Revolution

The stories of Black and Indigenous men who fought during the American Revolution are sometimes overlooked

The Independent UK

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Judge orders turbine manufacturer to stick with Massachusetts offshore wind farm project

A Massachusetts judge has temporarily blocked a turbine manufacturer from withdrawing from a major offshore wind farm project

The Independent UK

Hampshire College’s demise is yet another blow to creative, outside-the-box options in higher education

Hampshire College, a private college located in Amherst, Massachusetts, announced on April 14, 2026, that it was joining the list of small, experimental liberal arts colleges that have closed their doors over the past few years.

The Conversation

Midwives question insurance rates as birth centers ramp up

Mass., like much of the U.S., falls far behind developed nations in healthy pregnancies and births.

Axios

Massachusetts legal aid program helps immigrants in immigration court

Alma Cothias is one of 24 attorneys providing free legal aid to immigrants in Massachusetts

The Independent UK

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How a retired cranberry bog helped change the game for wetland restoration

The largest restored wetlands in Massachusetts now cover hundreds of acres of what used to be cranberry farms

The Independent UK

‘An incalculable loss’: Hampshire College to close doors after fall semester

Massachusetts liberal arts college laments ‘heartbreaking reality’ and says financial pressures to blame

The Guardian - US

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Reason

Developer of Massachusetts offshore wind farm sues to stop turbine manufacturer from walking away

The developer of a major Massachusetts offshore wind farm is suing its turbine manufacturer seeking to force it to stay with the project

The Independent UK

Massachusetts High Court: Claim Against Meta for Alleged Addiction of Children Can Go Forward Notwithstanding § 230

The court doesn't decide whether Meta actually violated state law, or whether it may have a First Amendment defense; those decisions will be made later in the case.

Reason

New update on Indians charged with visa fraud in US: 10 Patels indicted by grand jury in Boston, will be deported after sentence

The Justice Department said 10 Indian nationals have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston in connection with a conspiracy to carry out staged armed robberies to get visas. All of them were previously charged by criminal complaint in March 2026. In a fresh update in the case,…

The Times of India

Judge postpones termination of temporary status for Ethiopians

A federal judge from Massachusetts has blocked the Trump administration's decision to end Temporary Protected Status for over 5,000 Ethiopians

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Massachusetts lawmakers looking to usher in ‘most restrictive’ social media ban in the country

Social media platforms would be required to install rigorous age-verification systems to prevent children under 14 from accessing their services

Reason

Massachusetts Denial of Gun Rights Restoration Reversed by Appellate Court

From In the Matter of K.P., decided June 26, 2024 by the Massachusetts District Court Appellate Division (Judge Thomas L.… The post Massachusetts Denial of Gun Rights Restoration Reversed by Appellate Court appeared first on Reason.com.

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Massachusetts: “Circuit Breaker” Tax Credit Worth Up to $2,730 for Older Homeowners & Renters

If you’re a senior in Massachusetts struggling with rising housing costs, there’s a little-known tax break that could put real money back in your pocket....

The Times of India

'They were more lenient in the past...': Canadian family living in US denied visa at border while returning from short Quebec holiday

A Canadian family living in Massachusetts has been left stranded for weeks after being denied re-entry into the US following a short ski trip to Quebec.

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Are Schools Closed on Good Friday? Sudden Closure Sparks Outrage Over 'Last-Minute' Staffing Crisis

Medford, Massachusetts has abruptly closed its public schools on Good Friday, citing a staffing shortage and leaving families scrambling for childcare with just days' notice.

The Independent UK

Four Massachusetts police academy educators face charges after cadet dies in training

Enrique Delgado-Garcia, 25, suffered a concussion after a sparring session and then participated in an “unapproved and unsafe” boxing match the next day

The Independent UK

Furniture store promises to refund customers if two teams make NCAA title games

The business offered a similar deal if the Boston Red Sox won the World Series

The Independent UK

Massachusetts State Police troopers arraigned over recruit's death in boxing match

A supervisor and two instructors with a Massachusetts State Police tactical unit have been arraigned in connection with the 2024 death of a recruit following a boxing match during training

The Times of India

High-tech robbery using jammers in Massachusetts targeting Indians as they keep cash, jewelry at homes

A high-tech gang has been busted in Massachusetts for orchestrating sophisticated robberies, where they targeted Indians and East Asians specifically, as they are known to keep cash, jewelry, heirloom valuables with them inside their homes as part of their culture. The robberies took place last summer when the thieves stole…

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Assasination Plot: Massachusetts Man Indicted For Vowing To Make Sure POTUS Is 'Dead By 2026'

A Massachusetts man has been indicted after allegedly threatening to kill Donald Trump by 2026, as authorities uncover disturbing posts and weapons.

The Independent UK

Massachusetts man accused of murdering his 90-year-old grandmother by beating her to death with skateboard

Devin Dube had prior contact with police and a history of schizophrenia, officials said

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