The bills gaining traction on Beacon Hill are well-intentioned but threaten to create unintended consequences for small businesses and nonprofits.
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Somerville Housing’s special officers are under the authority of city’s police chief in new home rule petition
Special police officers also won’t be excluded from union activities or civil service rules, city councilors were assured.
Gilligan-Corsetti organizes a run for Somerville state rep; Azeem breaks for his wedding and a party
“I understand the struggles of working class people,” said Olivia Gilligan-Corsetti, eyeing a 27th Middlesex seat. Also: A “big South Asian dance party” calls.
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Political notes: Get to a Barber campaign kickoff, meet new candidates, see endorsements and fundraising
There’s a campaign kickoff in Medford for state representative Christine Barber and news about Burhan Azeem, Daniel Lander, Evan MacKay and more.
Order around appointing special police in Somerville, including at Housing Authority, paused for questions
Legislators warn that time is running out to make sure of passage on Beacon Hill, putting pressure on action when an order returns April 23.
Protect Act passes in state House of Representatives ahead of weekend Trump protests
An Act Protecting Access to Justice comes “in response to the ongoing fascist ICE crackdown,” state representative Mike Connolly said.
Bill stopping ICE’s courthouse seizures wins support in Somerville as a Cambridge family mourns
Somerville city councilors became the first in the state to vote in support of a bill on Beacon Hill that protects courtgoers from seizure by ICE.