Boston, MA
Civic snapshot for ZIP code 02101
Local Government Activity
Resolution calling on the Boston Police Department to update body camera and dash camera release protocols to include access to oversight entities following police-involved shootings, mass shootings, and major events.
Council Legislative Resolution
PassedResolution recognizing the Chinese Progressive Association.
Consent Agenda Resolution
Agenda ReadyResolution recognizing the families of Tom and Eddie Butler.
Consent Agenda Resolution
Agenda ReadyResolution recognizing Lee Burke and the Michael Burke Foundation.
Consent Agenda Resolution
Agenda ReadyResolution recognizing Randy Greeley.
Consent Agenda Resolution
Agenda ReadyResolution recognizing State Representative David Biele.
Consent Agenda Resolution
Agenda ReadyResolution recognizing the Wong Family Benevolent Association.
Consent Agenda Resolution
Agenda ReadyResolution in memory of Dan McCole.
Consent Agenda Resolution
Agenda ReadyResolution recognizing the South Boston Citizens' Association.
Consent Agenda Resolution
Agenda ReadyResolution recognizing Rabbi Barry Dolinger.
Consent Agenda Resolution
Agenda ReadyHow This Affects You
Boston facing fiscal year budget challenges
The Chief Financial Officer has communicated budget challenges that need to be addressed in the current fiscal year. This could lead to service adjustments or revenue measures affecting Boston residents.
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News & Headlines
Boston could get major state funding boost to address public drug use and homelessness
Boston may receive $4 million in state funding to address homelessness and drug use, focusing on treatment, recovery and ...
Roads reopen after repairs to water main break in Boston's Chinatown
ROADS HAVE JUST REOPENED. MATT O JESSICA. THIS IS WHY YOU WATCH NEWSCENTER 5 ROAD JUST OPENED A COUPLE MINUTES AGO. LOOK AT ...
Boston stabbing death leads to manslaughter charge against South Boston woman
A Friday evening stabbing inside a South Boston apartment has turned into a homicide case, with a 24-year-old woman now facing upgraded charges. Boston, MA – A South Boston woman has been arrested and ...
Northeastern University shooting update: Boston police officers injured; first info on suspect
Multiple Boston police officers were taken to the hospital on Saturday after a shooting incident on Hemenway Street ...
Boston convenience store owner pleads guilty to multi-million dollar SNAP scheme
The store owner exchanged cash and liquor for SNAP benefits, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Cannabis bill increasing amount of weed users can buy in MA passes House
The MA House on April 8 voted unanimously to accept compromise legislation that would reform the state’s cannabis industry, ...
Cannabis reform bill passes Massachusetts Legislature. Here's what it would change
The bill will affect the Cannabis Control Commission and marijuana possession limits in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts anti-ICE bill would allow illegal immigrants to sue agents
The Joint Committee on the Judiciary will be taking up a bill Tuesday that would allow illegal immigrants and anyone else ...
Massachusetts plastic bag ban possible as Senate advances bill
The MA legislature has advanced a sweeping environmental bond bill that includes a provision to ban single-use plastic bags.
Sued for blocking audit of Massachusetts Legislature, Spilka says: ‘There’s nothing to hide’
Sued for blocking the voter-approved audit of the state Legislature, Senate President Karen Spilka is opening up on her ...
Point: Congress must embrace sensible federal guidelines
“The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing,” famously said Stephen Covey, the renowned organizational ...
White House unveils its first federal AI framework, pushes Congress to act 'this year'
The White House has released its first federal policy framework for artificial intelligence and is urging Congress to pass legislation on AI regulation this year. The framework aims to establish consistent national standards for AI development and use across the federal government.
US House lawmakers vow legislation to address 2025 fatal mid-air collision
WASHINGTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - A bipartisan group of U.S. House lawmakers said they plan to introduce legislation to address a series of safety recommendations after a January 2025 mid-air collision ...
Trump announces US is 'starting the process of clearing out' Strait of Hormuz
The United States is beginning to clear sea mines laid by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz as the two-week ceasefire remains in effect, President Donald Trump announced on Saturday morning. Trump said the only threat that Iranian forces had left was that a ship may “bunk” into their sea mines,
Here's who is (and isn't) impacted by US military draft changes
Eligible men will soon be automatically registered into the U.S. military draft pool, according to the federal agency that oversees the system.
US VP Vance leaves for Islamabad, Iran demands measures as 'make-or-break' talks near
The ceasefire has halted U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran. But it has not ended Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which has caused the biggest-ever disruption to global energy supplies, or calmed a parallel war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Trump warns Iran that US assault will resume if deal is not reached
Few ships travel through Strait of Hormuz as Trump warns Iran against charging tolls and Abu Dhabi oil chief says the vital waterway isn’t open. Follow for live updates.
Iran has strong cards going into US talks but risks overplaying its hand
Tehran has time on its side as the energy crisis puts pressure on President Trump to compromise.
Iran Israel War News Live Updates | Trump says US reloading warships, warns Tehran of strikes if talks fail
The two-week ceasefire agreed upon by Iran and the United States is facing a major challenge from Israel’s decision to bomb Lebanon, a key ally of Tehran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has maintained that there is ’no ceasefire’ in Lebanon as tensions in West Asia continue to escalate.
US inflation tripled last month on record spike in gas prices
Consumer prices increased by 0.9% last month due to spiraling energy costs from the US-Israeli attack on Iran.