James Paleologopoulos

A plan to fit a five-story structure on the grounds of a former church parking lot in Northampton has won several key approvals, following months of changes and input from the city and residents.

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell says her office came prepared for what she’s calling “Trump 2.0,” challenging the president’s administration on a host of issues during its first 100 days. Suing the federal government over a dozen times now, Campbell says she and other AGs will continue to push back on what she calls “chaos and confusion.”

Municipal races and campaigns are starting to take shape across western Massachusetts – including a challenge to the mayor of Northampton.

Veterans and advocates in western Massachusetts are concerned about potential federal cuts, including a proposal they say would strain a VA system already experiencing plenty of issues.

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Massachusetts could soon have a new commissioner. State education officials are recommending the outgoing head of Chicago Public Schools to lead DESE.

Over a hundred local students started their spring vacation on a basketball court in Springfield – lining up shots and hopefully a summer job.

For weeks now, dozens of international college students in Massachusetts have been trying to figure what to do next after their visas were revoked by the Trump administration with little warning or explanation. It's the subject of a recent letter to federal leaders sent by Congressman Jim McGovern of the 2nd district. He’s demanding to know why students in his district and beyond have been affected and what recourse they have.

Mike Kennealy, the former Secretary of Housing and Economic Development, spoke with WAMC about his candidacy, housing, emergency shelter policies, and his thoughts on the Trump administration as federal funds and support for Massachusetts come under attack.

Work is underway in Springfield to build permanent supportive housing - meant to give dozens experiencing homelessness a solid foundation.

An “Equality for All” forum this week saw Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell and other experts describe the fallout of executive orders affecting members of the LGBTQ+ community and beyond – and what’s being done in response.