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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is expected to seek a second term next year. In the meantime, some state Republicans are kicking the tires ahead of the gubernatorial contest in 2026. WAMC spoke with a local state senator who says he’s “taking a look” at the race himself.

Meteorologist Garett Argianas delivers the evening weather forecast for Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

We all support free speech – or say we do, anyway. A poll last year found that 93 percent of Americans consider the First Amendment vital. But what do we think about misinformation and intentional disinformation – which now runs rampant, especially on social media, with potentially deadly consequences? What happens when our right to free speech runs smack up against lies that can put people and whole nations at risk, and that can alter history?

NewsChannel 13 meteorologist Paul Caiano delivers the Midday Weather Summary for Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Saratoga County is one step closer to establishing a new seasonal homeless shelter.

Bondi was confirmed by a vote of 54 to 46, and will now take the reins at the Justice Department at a moment when it is facing questions about the risk of political influence at the department.

In a brief note posted on the international development agency's website, almost all employees were told they would be put on leave. The note ended with the words, "Thank you for your service."

The details on FBI employees comes in response to a Justice Department memo last week, asking for names of all current and former FBI personnel who worked on Jan. 6 cases or the prosecution of Hamas leaders.

President Trump said the entity would focus on cutting government waste and slashing federal regulations, and he put tech billionaire and adviser Elon Musk in charge.

The department tracks student achievement, manages college financial aid and sends K-12 schools money to support students with disabilities and lower-income communities, among other things.

It started last year, when the city launched an expensive ad campaign telling spring breakers that the party was over and announcing new curfews and fines, as well as heavier law enforcement.