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Texas
  WBUR     2 weeks ago
ICE Detained A Mass. Man With No Criminal Record And Sent Him To Texas
The man's lawyer says he has a family and no criminal history, but he's now listed at the Karnes County Immigration Processing Center, about 50 miles southeast of San Antonio.
https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/02/06/immigrant-det...
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Leah Foley
  WBUR     2 weeks ago
'We Are Not Targeting Anyone': Foley Says She'll Uphold Immigration Law But Won't Target Local Officials
Leah Foley, the newly appointed U.S. attorney for Massachusetts, said her office will not target local politicians or police who disagree with President Trump's immigration directives. However, she stressed that no one is "immune from federal prosecution" if they interfere with the government's enforcement actions.
https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/02/05/massachusetts...
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Jim Jordan
  WBUR     2 weeks ago
How Trump's Impending Tariffs Could Impact Massachusetts
Jim Brett, president and CEO of the regional business group The New England Council, joined WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about how the impending tariffs might impact Massachusetts.
https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/02/03/trump-china-m...
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Jim Carey
  WBUR     2 weeks ago
How Trump's Impending Tariffs Could Impact Massachusetts
Jim Brett, president and CEO of the regional business group The New England Council, joined WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about how the impending tariffs might impact Massachusetts.
https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/02/03/trump-china-m...
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Ken
  WBUR     3 weeks ago
In Mass. Immigrant Communities, Rumors Of ICE Raids Outnumber Arrests
Massachusetts has quickly become a flashpoint for immigration enforcement, first with Fox hyping arrests in Boston. And now Republican Rep. James Comer, of Kentucky, has asked Mayor Michelle Wu to testify about the citys policies on working with federal agents.
https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/01/30/ice-arrests-m...
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Ken
  WBUR     3 weeks ago
Mass. Doctors Worry About Vaccine Hesitancy As Skeptic RFK Jr. Faces Senate
As Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearings begin, some local physicians worry the anti-vaccine activist may promote unfounded fears about vaccine safety. And the medical industry professionals warn eroding vaccination rates could fuel disease outbreaks.
https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/01/29/massachusetts...
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United States Senate
  WBUR     3 weeks ago
Mass. Doctors Worry About Vaccine Hesitancy As Skeptic RFK Jr. Faces Senate
As Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearings begin, some local physicians worry the anti-vaccine activist may promote unfounded fears about vaccine safety. And the medical industry professionals warn eroding vaccination rates could fuel disease outbreaks.
https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/01/29/massachusetts...
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Lowell
  WBUR     3 weeks ago
In Lowell, A Food Truck With A Unique Purpose
A new food truck in Lowell is run by a group called UTEC, which helps young people who are gang involved or struggling to find stable workbuild their work skills and earn a living.
https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/01/28/utec-food-tru...
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Jeff
  WBUR     4 weeks ago
How Local Immigrant Advocates Are Responding To Trump Suspending Refugee Resettlement
Jeff Thielman, president and CEO of the International Institute of New England, joins All Things Considered.
https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/01/23/refugee-reset...
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England
  WBUR     4 weeks ago
How Local Immigrant Advocates Are Responding To Trump Suspending Refugee Resettlement
Jeff Thielman, president and CEO of the International Institute of New England, joins All Things Considered.
https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/01/23/refugee-reset...
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England
  WBUR     1 month ago
Outgoing New England EPA Head Says Trump's Environmental Agenda Is 'counter To The Values' Of U.S.
David Cash was appointed by President Biden almost three years ago. He said Massachusetts and other states can continue to enact policies to protect the air and water, help communities disproportionately burdened by environmental hazards and fight climate change amid the Trump administration's environmental protection rollbacks.
https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/01/21/david-cash-ep...
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Healey
  WBUR     1 month ago
The Policy Priorities Gov. Healey Unveiled In Her State Of The Commonwealth Address
WBUR's Walter Wuthmann reports on what Healey included and left out of her speech, and how she addressed the incoming presidential administration.
https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/01/17/healey-state-...
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Sun
  WBUR     1 month ago
Rep. Auchincloss Thinks It's Unlikely TikTok Will Go Dark Sunday Despite Impending Ban
Rep. Auchincloss joins WBUR's Morning Edition to express concern that American officials will not enforce a law he co-sponsored requiring the Chinese-owned app TikTok to be sold to a U.S.-based operator.
https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/01/16/auchincloss-t...
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England
  WBUR     1 month ago
Saving Eelgrass, The Most Important Plant Youve Likely Never Heard Of
Eelgrass is a critical habitat for fish, protects against coastal erosion and stores carbon. But it's threatened by pollution and climate change. Dozens of local scientists are working to protect and restore New England's seagrass meadows.
https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/01/16/massachusetts...
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Healey
  WBUR     1 month ago
How Healey Plans To Fund Her $8 Billion Transportation Upgrade Plan
Brian Kane, executive director of the MBTA Advisory Board, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to break down where the money will come from for Healey's new $8 billion transportation plan.
https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/01/15/transportatio...
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England
  WBUR     1 month ago
In New England, Climate Change Is Moving Fast. The Fishing Industry Is Not
The $20 billion industry is struggling to keep up as new fish move into the region, and old reliables, like cod and lobster, flee for colder waters.
https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/01/15/climate-chang...
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