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Markey heads probe of DeSantis stunt

The Treasury Department is urged to investigate the Florida governor's use of Covid-19 relief

Salon

Ted Cruz forced to admit trafficking migrants to Martha’s Vineyard is illegal in Sean Hannity interview

Ron DeSantis widely criticised for flying two planeloads of Venezuelans to upscale Massachusetts island

The Independent UK

Editorial: Border crisis not just a Texas problem

For residents of Massachusetts and New York communities who suddenly find themselves hosting migrants from Florida and Texas, the border crisis just got personal.

Boston Herald

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There are four states with a governor of one party and veto-proof legislative majorities of the opposing party: Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, and Massachusetts. That number could change this year. In three states, the party controlling the legislature could add new members to create a veto-proof majority opposing a governor of…

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Florida governor defends migrant flights to Martha's Vineyard, suggests more to come

Florida's Republican governor on Friday defended his decision to fly dozens of migrants to the wealthy vacation island of Martha's Vineyard from Texas, and said similar actions could follow as a political dispute over border security deepened in the run-up to U.S. elections in November.

Reuters

Migrants leave Martha’s Vineyard for military base on Cape Cod

EDGARTOWN, Mass. — After two full days of sheltering in a Martha’s Vineyard Episcopalian parish, a group of traveling migrants from Venezuela was bused and ferried off the Massachusetts island on Friday morning.

Miami Herald

DeSantis criticized for sending migrants to Martha’s Vineyard: ‘It’s un-American’

Democrats outraged at the ‘reckless’ and ‘soulless’ actions and question the legality of what some called a political stunt

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National Guard activated to assist migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard by DeSantis

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker said his administration plans to activate up to 125 members of the state’s National Guard as part of a relief effort

The Independent UK

‘Sadistic lie.’ Venezuelans flown to Martha’s Vineyard search for a way off the island

MARTHA'S VINEYARD, Mass. — Standing on a cobblestone sidewalk in a touristy downtown neighborhood of this island thousands of miles from his native Venezuela, a young man used a cellphone Thursday night to record a message to Florida’s governor.

Miami Herald

Migrants flown to Martha's Vineyard by Florida governor say they were misled

Some migrants who were flown to the wealthy island of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, said on Thursday they were duped about their destination, and Democratic leaders called for a probe of the move by Florida's Republican governor to send them there from Texas.

Reuters

Biden outraged as Texas, Florida governors displace migrants across country

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took credit Thursday for sending two planeloads of undocumented Venezuelans from Texas to wealthy Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, as Republicans play up immigration issues before November midterm elections.

France 24

Four states currently have a governor of one party and a veto-proof state legislative majority of the opposing party

Four states have a governor of one party and veto-proof legislative majorities of the opposing party: Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, and Massachusetts. Voters will determine whether three states—North Carolina, Vermont, and Wisconsin—could also have a veto-proof majority and an opposing party governor as a result of the 2022 elections.

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DeSantis defends sending migrants to Martha’s Vineyard. Critics blast ‘inhumane’ stunt

The day after Florida took credit for sending two planeloads of undocumented immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard, Gov. Ron DeSantis suggested the flights were to “protect” the state while the backlash swelled, with critics decrying the flights as an inhumane political stunt.

Tribune News Service

An unsolved triple murder and the journalist who wouldn’t stop digging: Did one of the Boston bombers kill before?

A new documentary re-investigates the murders of three men in Waltham, Massachusetts on 11 September 2011. Clémence Michallon speaks to journalist Susan Zalkind, who asks: “If police investigated this case thoroughly, would they have prevented the Boston marathon bombing?”

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Tucker Carlson segment may have inspired DeSantis move to send migrants to Martha’s Vineyard

When Republicans ‘do depraved stuff it’s worth looking for the Fox host who suggested it,’ media watchdog says

The Independent UK

DeSantis boasts about his ‘innovative’ Martha’s Vineyard flight of migrants despite widespread criticism

‘We are not a sanctuary state,’ the Florida governor says

The Guardian - US

DeSantis sends migrants to Martha’s Vineyard, causing ‘humanitarian situation’

Florida governor sends about 50 people with no apparent notice, while Venezuelan migrants from Texas bussed to Washington DC

Benzinga

TILT Holdings Brings Ricky Williams' Cannabis Lifestyle Brand, Highsman To Massachusetts

TILT Holdings Inc. (OTCQX: TLLTF) (NEO:TILT), announced the Massachusetts launch of Highsman, a purpose-driven cannabis lifestyle brand founded by former NFL running back, Ricky Williams.

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Salon

DeSantis flies migrants to Massachusetts

DeSantis tried to one-up GOP governors with latest stunt but local leaders say residents called his "bluff"

Tribune News Service

‘Prices are wrong’: Caps on hospital costs in US gain ground

The landmark Massachusetts health reform of 2006 was so successful it served as the model for Obamacare. Then, state leaders vowed to “bend the curve” of ever-rising health costs.

Axios

Florida Gov. DeSantis sends 2 planes of migrants to Martha's Vineyard

The Republican has said Floridians shouldn't be responsible for subsidizing costs of living for undocumented migrants.

Miami Herald

DeSantis’ office takes credit for sending migrants to Martha’s Vineyard

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In a surprise Wednesday evening, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office said the state had sent two planes with migrants to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, apparently jump-starting an immigration program that the administration has released no details on.

The Independent UK

Migrants sent by Ron DeSantis to Martha’s Vineyard thought they were headed to Boston

Barack Obama owns a $12m estate on the exclusive island off coast of Massachusetts

The Independent UK

Ex-town official pleads guilty to Capitol riot charge

A former Massachusetts town official has pleaded guilty to storming the U.S. Capitol after she organized a bus trip to Washington, D

The Independent UK

Union, GE reach deal for faster raises at New England plants

The largest union representing General Electric Co. workers says it's reached a deal with the company to speed up pay raises for workers at a Massachusetts aviation plant

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