Medicaid funding fears loom over Massachusetts state budget
Top Democrats in the Massachusetts Senate are seeking to boost state spending by more than 6% next year — and say non-negotiable rising costs left them little wiggle room in crafting their budget.
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For the first time, a public defender is poised to serve on the Mass. Governor's Council
Mara Dolan is expected to win a seat on the Mass. Governor's Council as she runs unopposed in November's general election -
Healey opposes ballot questions on tipped wage increase, MCAS grad requirement
Gov. Maura Healey says she worries restaurants will close if a ballot question passes requiring them to pay the full minimum wage to tipped workers. -
WATCH: Sen. Elizabeth Warren debates Republican challenger John Deaton
Warren and Deaton meet in a one-hour debate moderated by NEPM News reporter Adam Frenier and GBH News political reporters Adam Reilly and Saraya Wintersmith. -
No details on when clergy abuse report might become public, or who objects to releasing it
Attorney General Andrea Campbell says it's up to the courts, not her, whether the findings involving three Massachusetts dioceses are released. -
A question to repeal new Mass. gun law could be on the 2026 ballot
The law, signed in July, puts wide-ranging restrictions on guns and is the subject of multiple court challenges. -
The rising power of women in Massachusetts politics
Is the ‘original boys’ club’ slipping away? GBH News crunched the numbers. -
Mass. presidential election 2024: Everything you need to know to vote
Deadlines, how to register to vote and what's on your ballot for the Nov. 5 presidential election in Massachusetts. -
Is Boston really America’s safest major city? Wu says yes. But the numbers aren’t so clear.
The type of data, timeframes and what cities you're comparing Boston against can lead to different conclusions. -
Restoration of voting rights to incarcerated Mass. residents is a matter of justice
In Massachusetts, a new bill would allow prisoners with felony convictions to be able to vote. -
Why Liz Cheney is supporting Kamala Harris
The Republican calls Kamala Harris "the only adult running for president."
