One week after the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol, all nine U.S. representatives in the Massachusetts congressional delegation voted to impeach President Donald Trump for the second time in two years.The unanimous vote from the all-Democratic delegation happened Wednesday night when the U.S. House of Representatives voted 232-197 to impeach Trump. Domestic terrorists broke into the United States Capitol that day, and it s a miracle that more people didn t die, said Rep. Jim McGovern, of the 2nd Congressional District of Massachusetts, on the House floor Wednesday.Massachusetts lawmakers say Trump incited the violent mob and should thus be removed from office. Every single day poses a grave danger to the people and the Constitution, said Rep. Kathrine Clark, of the 5th District.Those in the Bay State delegation are also criticizing Republicans who are calling for unity in their reasoning for voting against impeachment. It s a convenient thing to hear from, literally, the most
QUINCY Newly minted House Speaker Ron Mariano is drawing criticism for his response to questions about the COVID-19 vaccine in a recent TV interview.
He replied, I have no idea.
Sacchetti followed up by asking if he was looking into it at all and Mariano told her, I just got here.
Sacchetti then asked if he would be looking into it and Mariano said, If it s necessary, obviously we re going to be taking a look at it.
His response to a topic on nearly everyone s minds has drawn the ire of some observers. I think it s ridiculous, frankly. He s been close to power for a long time and this issue isn t new, said David Fadul, communications strategist for polling and consulting firm Poll Progressive. This doesn t convey a lot of confidence in the system when we need competence more than anything.
Federal food program abruptly ends, leaves local food pantry struggling Share Updated: 5:30 PM EST Jan 1, 2021 Share Updated: 5:30 PM EST Jan 1, 2021
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Show Transcript SHOWING UP, WHILE THE NEED CONTINUES TO BE GREATER THAN EVER. USDA BOXES, SO THAT THEY CAN HAVE SOME OF THIS. SHARMAN: DOZENS OF HALF-EMPTY BOXES INSIDE THIS FOOD PANTRY IN CHELSEA. ORGANIZERS SAY THE ROOM IS TYPICALLY FULL OF VOLUNTEERS AND FOOD, BUT NO MORE SINCE A MAJOR PROGRAM RAN OUT OF FUNDING. PEOPLE ARE CALLING, WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO DELIVER FOOD? SHARMAN: MIRIAM RELIES ON THE PANTRY NOW THAT SHE CARES FOR HER MOTHER. SHE SAID THE PROGRAM HAS HELPED BECAUSE NOW THAT THEY ARE GIVING MILK AND CHEESE AND MEAT, THESE ARE ALL NEW THINGS THAT THEY HAVEN’T GIVEN BEFORE, AND IT IS HELPFUL NOW THAT SHE HAS BEEN RECEIVING AT. SHARMAN: CONGRESSMAN JIM MCGOVERN, AMONG THOSE SENDING A LETTER TO THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION EXPRESSING CONCERN ABOUT HOW THE PROGRAM WAS BEI
Meeting held to tackle how to vaccinate first responders Share Updated: 6:42 PM EST Dec 31, 2020 Share Updated: 6:42 PM EST Dec 31, 2020
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Show Transcript TO VACCINATE FIRST RESPONDERS. NEW DETAILS ABOUT VACCINATING FIRST RESPONDERS AND HOW THEY WILL GET THE CRUCIAL SHOT IN THE ARM. MY PRIORITY IS GETTING FIREFIGHTERS BACK AS QUICKLY AS WE CAN. THE HEAD OF FIREFIGHTERS AMONG THOSE MEETING ABOUT THE PLAN. HE SAYS THE OPTIONS INCLUDE IF THE BOARD OF HEALTH CAN HANDLE 200 DOSES, IT CAN BECOME A VACCINATION SIDE. THEY WILL BE 64 REGIONAL BOARDS FOR SMALLER COMMUNITIES AND ON JANUARY 18, FIVE VACCINATION SITES, INCLUDING FENWAY PARK AND GILLETTE STADIUM. I WOULD LIKE TO MOVE IT QUICKER. I DON’T KNOW THEY ACTUALLY HAVE THE VACCINE DOSES EVEN IF THE PLAN WAS IN PLACE. I WOULD HAVE LIKED TO KNOW ABOUT THE PLAN EARLIER. ACROSS MASSACHUSETTS, PLEASE TO STAY HOME. EMERGENCY ALERTS SAID HALF THE STATE IS AT HIGH RISK FOR COVID-19. MY
Massachusetts police reform bill making its way back through Beacon Hill
Sharman Sacchetti
WCVB
BOSTON The state Senate has passed an amended version of the state s police reform bill, which will now be sent to the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
The highly-anticipated and controversial legislation is making its way back through Beacon Hill after both the Massachusetts House and Senate passed it earlier this month. Gov. Charlie Baker, however, returned the bill to state lawmakers with several changes and the threat of a veto.
Baker said police training programs should not be controlled by a civilian commission, but leaders in communities of color made it clear that it is critical for the civilian-led commission to have a say in the development of use of force regulations. In response, the Senate adopted a change that will give the civilian-led Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission and the Municipal Police Training Committee joint responsibilit