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.
There was something for everyone at the Esplanade along the Charles River, as the Boston Pops and Neil Diamond helped thousands of fans celebrate America's birthday.
The lack of seatbelt use is being blamed in three of four fatal car crashes on Bay State roads on the 4th of July. And, as WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports, it's renewed calls to strengthen the state's seatbelt law.
Governor Deval Patrick spoke Friday morning at TiECON. The Indus Entrepreneurs Conference brings together business owners and others, pre-dominantly men and women who came from India and have stayed in the U.S.
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