Sarah Betancourt is a reporter at GBH News, covering Massachusetts since 2007. She focuses on critical social issues, including immigration, incarceration, and health, often highlighting the intersection of these topics within the context of regional and national concerns. Sarah's investigative work has been featured in prominent outlets such as The Guardian, NPR, and ProPublica, and she was recognized with a 2018 Investigative Reporters and Editors Award for her impactful reporting.
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Sarah Betancourt's reporting focuses predominantly on local government and political developments in Massachusetts, with an emphasis on immigration-related issues, including migrant housing, shelter capacity, and legal policy regulations. Her coverage also includes topics such as gun laws and police disciplinary records.
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By: Sarah Betancourt
Brokers are usually hired by landlords, but in Massachusetts, tenants often end up paying for the service. A group of city councilors in the Bay State's most expensive rental markets are banding together to put the bill back in landlords' pockets, likely through home rule petitions.
By: Sarah Betancourt
Your inbox is likely flooded with requests for “Giving Tuesday,” a relatively new international day of charity.
Many local advocacy groups are taking lessons learned from Trump's first term to prepare for what could be coming. They're taking practical steps, like securing housing for as many of the thousands of migrants as possible, as well as distributing information on immigrants' rights.
Legislators and advocates say that the results have been overwhelmingly positive, although there were some logistical hiccups in the launch. Correctional leaders speak similarly of the positive impact, but continue to press concerns that costs will exceed a pool of funds set aside for the law's implementation.
By: Sarah Betancourt
Pot cafe? Beer garden with a cannabis booth? A smoking spot at a yoga studio?
By: Sarah Betancourt
A growing number of people dealing with homelessness in Lowell are facing arrest under a new city ordinance that effectively outlaws encampments on public land.
By: Sarah Betancourt
The school committee said it needs funds from the town, state and federal government. Current estimates show that the district's services budget for 2025-2026 may need to be reduced by up to $3 million. The closure of the two schools won't eliminate what the committee is calling a “looming budget shortfall.”
By: Sarah Betancourt
Melissa Dickison has had to be a de-facto lawyer for much of her 29-year-old son's life.
By: Sarah Betancourt
Wrentham voters rejected zoning proposals Monday night, adding to the list of municipalities that will be out of compliance with the MBTA Communities Act and risk losing out on state funding.
By: Sarah Betancourt
A number of municipalities are preparing for President-elect Donald Trump's administration to follow through on plans to deport immigrants of varying statuses.
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