Cannabis competitor flowering in convenience stores
Reformers urge lawmakers to force regulation of hemp-based products.
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Trump signs executive order directing federal funding cuts to PBS and NPR
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aiming to slash public subsidies to PBS and NPR as he alleged “bias” in the broadcasters’ reporting. -
State Senate pitches spending $5 million on World Cup transportation upgrades
With summer 2026 fast approaching, the Senate spending bill would set aside money to help fans get to and from Gillette Stadium. -
Mass. House passes state budget with 6% spending boost
The budget includes $5 million to help immigrants access legal representation if they're accused of nonviolent offenses. -
Wheelchair users say repair bill is about ‘restoring dignity’
Response to "crisis of equity" cleared Senate last session, died in House. -
100 days into Trump's second term, young voters see more negatives than positives
Politics IRL explored the first 100 days with two people who support Trump and two people who don't. -
Advocacy groups spotlight '100 days of harm' since Trump's White House return
Local activists marked President Trump’s 100th day in office with a rally to highlight what they say has been Trump’s negative impact on Massachusetts. -
Clash among Republican state reps a roadblock for their tax cut proposals
As Republican lawmakers try to make their mark on next year's state budget, disagreement within the caucus makes it a heavier lift for the minority party. -
In fiery speech, Spilka denounces Trump as grave threat
The Massachusetts Senate president's remarks were cheered and echoed by her colleagues. -
Report: Massachusetts is home to more millionaires despite new surtax
Potential "wealth tax" could raise even more than the new income surtax. -
New fire trucks come with higher prices and delayed deliveries
Fire chiefs say they’re stretching the lives of their vehicles while they wait three or four years for new ones to arrive.
