Mass. House proposes state spending boost, warns of economic uncertainty
The $63 billion spending plan would not raise taxes on Massachusetts residents.
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John Kerry tells GBH that Iran war has been a ‘long-held dream’ of Netanyahu
The former U.S. Secretary of State and Massachusetts senator forged the 2015 nuclear nonproliferation deal with Iran that President Trump pulled out of. -
20 years after Romneycare, Mass. leads nation in health coverage — but cost challenges remain
As Beacon Hill celebrates the landmark 2006 healthcare law, ensuring accessibility and affordability has proven elusive. -
Mass. House passes bill to ban kids under 14 from social media
The legislation would also prohibit cellphone use during the school day. -
Rachael Rollins pulls papers to run for Suffolk DA
One of the ethical violations that led to Rollins’ resignation was interfering in the very race that put the current district attorney, Kevin Hayden, in office. -
At Boston budget unveiling, Mayor Wu defends proposed public school funding
The city’s new financial blueprint drew mixed reactions from fiscal watchdogs. -
Councilors push for clarity on Boston police bodycam policies after Roxbury shooting
The Boston City Council is calling for transparency in the department's protocols for releasing body camera footage after the killing of Stephenson King by a Boston officer. -
Political newcomer from western Mass. ‘would love to be governor ... in 20 years’
In part one of NEPM's series on local candidates giving politics a try, Yakov Kronrod leans on his family's refugee history and his own past activism. -
3 things to know ahead of Boston’s budget breakfast
Mayor Michelle Wu warns of “difficult, targeted” budget cuts as city faces nearly $50M deficit. -
New state bill would double amount of cannabis you can buy and ease industry regulations
Legislators say the compromise bill creates new opportunities in the cannabis industry while strengthening oversight. -
Healey emphasizes efforts to drive down state’s energy costs
The governor’s comments come after signing a recent executive order calling on state agencies to increase power.
