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Michigan governor signs bill restricting firearm access for those with domestic violence convictions

Michigan Democrats who have transformed gun laws in the state in the wake of multiple mass school shootings are now making it more difficult for individuals with convictions for misdemeanor domestic violence from gaining access to guns. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Monday that prohibits individuals convicted of a misdemeanor […]

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Massachusetts forms statewide hate crimes task force

Massachusetts has launched a new state police unit to help deter hate crimes, support victims and help create more resilient communities as reports of hate crimes are on the rise in the state, Democratic Gov. Maura Healey announced Monday. The newly formed Hate Crimes Awareness and Response Team will help […]

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Massachusetts to let homeless families camp in state transportation building as shelter system overflows

Massachusetts announced plans Monday to let homeless families stay overnight in the state transportation building in Boston as officials scramble to find shelter for newly arriving families after hitting a state-imposed limit of 7,500 families in the state’s emergency homeless shelter system. The space located in the office building is […]

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