State’s plan for post-MCAS graduation requirements features both tests and projects
The graduation council is due to produce a final report next year.
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Gen Z’s case for disruptive protesting: ‘If a protest is fully safe, it probably won't do that much’
Are young voters taking to the streets to protest? We asked them why or why not. -
Recount shows Lisa Field held lead in Taunton and Easton state rep race — by 15 votes
The recount for the open House seat to represent parts of Taunton and Easton concluded with the Democrat who originally claimed victory holding on to her win, though by a slightly smaller margin. -
Broker fee limits, no new taxes in $61 billion state budget deal set for Monday vote
Beacon Hill lawmakers will pass their final budget while still waiting to find out the scope of federal funding cuts. -
Budget deal reached, floor votes planned on Monday
The Legislature plans to approve a final fiscal year 2026 state budget on Monday, the day before the new spending cycle starts, after House and Senate Democrats announced they reached an accord. -
States can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, the Supreme Court rules
The 6-3 ruling was issued Thursday. -
Healey buys lawmakers time with $7.5B interim budget filing
Massachusetts regularly produces some of the latest state budgets in the nation. -
State lawmakers poised to open up ‘black box’ of committee votes
Top Democrats on Beacon Hill say their rule reform agreement will bring more transparency and efficiency -
Moulton: Trump Administration ‘outright lying’ about Iran outcome
The Massachusetts congressman says it’s too soon to say the strikes were an unequivocal success. -
Musician Carsie Blanton says she wants to bring 'revolutionary optimism' to a new generation
Protest music appeals to young activists who say 'Trump has reignited some struggle'. -
Wu says Kraft’s $172 million White Stadium figure ‘not the real cost’
So far, $50 million has been spent on demolition to prepare the new facility, according to the mayor.
