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Andrea Campbell
Central Administration

In the Fight Over Federal Higher Education Policy, Massachusetts Is a Major Player

In its clash with the Trump administration, Harvard has a powerful ally: the state of Massachusetts.

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Cambridge Schools

‘My Voice Matters’: Cambridge Public Schools Celebrate $50,000 Sound Equipment Grant

Students at the Maria L. Baldwin Elementary School gathered at their monthly assembly on Friday to celebrate a $50,000 grant awarded to Cambridge Public Schools to install new sound systems in five district schools.

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Cambridge Schools

School Committee Candidates Say They Want to Close Achievement Gaps. Arjun Jaikumar Says He Has A Plan.

When Arjun K. Jaikumar left his private practice to work for Massachusetts as a public attorney, he made a commitment to the public good. Now, he is committing to children in Cambridge, running for School Committee with concrete plans to eliminate achievement gaps and improve transparency.

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Alumni

Inside the Alumni Group Urging Harvard to Stand Up to Trump

Alumni banded together to form Crimson Courage, a grassroots organization that has been on the frontlines of Harvard’s battle against the Trump administration.

Maura T. Healey '92
Cambridge

As Healey Moves To Close Hotel Shelters Early, Cambridge Housing Advocates Worry About Impact

Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey ’92 announced on Monday that the state will close all 32 remaining hotel shelters six months ahead of schedule — leading Cambridge housing advocates to worry about increased strain on the city’s resources.

Andrea Campbell
Harvard Medical School

Massachusetts Attorney General Files Amicus Brief Calling for Release of HMS Researcher

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea J. Campbell filed an amicus brief in support of Harvard Medical School researcher Kseniia Petrova, calling for her immediate release from a Louisiana detention facility.

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Government

ICE Officials Deny Mass. Lawmaker’s Allegations of Rümeysa Öztürk’s Inhumane Detainment Conditions

Massachusetts lawmakers detailed the “harrowing” living conditions of detained Tufts and Columbia students after visiting their Louisiana detention center last week. But Immigration Customs and Enforcement officials rebuked their claims as “unequivocally false” in a statement to The Crimson.

Governor Maura T. Healey ’92 at The Crimson
Politics

Mass. Leadership Slams Trump’s Attacks On Harvard

As Harvard begins its legal fight against the White House, Massachusetts’ most powerful state and national politicians are speaking out against Trump’s attack on the University’s funding.

Fresh Pond
Cambridge City Council

Cambridge No Longer in a ‘Critical’ Drought, City Water Board Announces

The Water Board of the City of Cambridge announced that the City’s drought level has decreased from a level three “critical” drought to a level two “significant” drought status during a Tuesday evening meeting.

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Politics

Mass. Governor Healey Backs Harvard’s Rejection of Trump’s Demands

Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey ’92 praised Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76’s refusal to comply with the Trump administration’s demands on Monday.

Governor Maura T. Healey ’92 at The Crimson
Health

Healey, State Leadership Criticize Trump’s Latest Cuts to Public Health Funding

The Healey-Driscoll Administration condemned President Trump’s Wednesday termination of more than $12 billion in public health grants, following funding cuts at the Harvard School of Public Health.

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Boston

Massport Votes To Raise Fees on Ubers, Lyfts to Logan Airport — But Limits Planned Fee Hikes

After Uber and Lyft criticized the Massachusetts Port Authority’s proposed fees on rides to Boston Logan International Airport, the board approved a rate hike from $3.25 to $5.50 per trip for ride-hailing providers.

Rush Hour on the Charles
City Politics

Proposed Massport Price Hike Could Double Fees on Ubers, Lyfts to Logan

Fees on trips to and from Boston Logan International Airport could more than double by 2027, as the Massachusetts Port Authority considers hiking rates on ride-hailing pick-ups and drop-offs at the airport.

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Cambridge Schools

Ed Department Report Finds Massachusetts Fails to Support Students with Special Education Needs

A Department of Education report made public on Feb. 12 stated that the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has failed to comply with a federal law to provide support for students with disabilities.

Ayanna Pressley
Features

‘We Are Here to Fight Back’: Massachusetts Legislators Decry DOGE Access to Treasury

Massachusetts politicians on Tuesday blasted Elon Musk’s moves to slash federal government spending while serving as an unelected official in Donald Trump’s administration.

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