Boston, MA (WBZ Newsroom) -- The Department of Homeland Security has given the Bay State $17.2 million in federal funding this year.
That’s a 15 percent decrease from last year.
State Homeland Security Chief Juliette Kayyem says she knew the funding cuts were coming, and that the department has streamlined state strategy to focus on first responders and cities and towns.
Hear WBZ's Lisa Meyer speaking with Homeland Security Chief Juliette Kayyem:
Kayyem says the state plans to direct the new funds towards enhancing preparedness for chemical, biological, or radioactive explosions.
It also plans to enhance preparation for a pandemic flu outbreak.
Lawrence school superintendent Wilfredo La-boy was surrounded by the media after he and his son were arraigned today...the superintendant on fraud, embezzlement and other charges.
WBZ's Laurie Kirby talks with Derek Shulman, New England Regional director of the Anti-Defamation League, about a proposal to crack down on school bullying.
Nevins Farm, in Methuen, is the only MSPCA facility in the Northeast that accepts horses. With the struggling economy, they are seeing a growing number of horses.
Nomar Garciaparra joined Red Sox President Larry Lucchino and general manager Theo Epstein at City of Palms Park in Fort Myers Wednesday to announce his retirement plans.
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