Amid gloomy budget outlook, Boston city councilor seeks to grow senior property tax relief program
Councilor Louijeune says more seniors would qualify for a $1,000 exemption under her proposal.
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Healey says 250,000 people in Massachusetts could lose insurance under GOP’s proposed cuts
Massachusetts stands to lose $1.75 billion in federal funding, and elected officials say the state’s whole health system would suffer. -
‘A lot of uncertainty’: Harvard students afraid after international student crackdown
A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from revoking Harvard University’s ability to enroll foreign students. -
Four things to watch as state lawmakers negotiate a new $61 billion budget
The Massachusetts Senate passed its budget Thursday, diverging from the House's bill in areas like liquor licenses and transportation funding. -
State senators use budget stage to preview priorities
Scores of amendments are dispensed with following off-floor talks. -
Boston fires two staffers arrested in apparent domestic disturbance
The two were arrested last Thursday. -
Biden diagnosed with aggressive form of prostate cancer
Former President Joe Biden’s office says he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Biden was seen last week by doctors after urinary symptoms and a prostate nodule were found. -
Healey freezes state hiring amid federal funding cuts
Starting in two weeks, Massachusetts state agencies and departments will be blocked from bringing on most new workers. -
Candidate Kraft offers unclear recusal plan when family’s involved in Boston business
The candidate for mayor of Boston has previously vowed to recuse himself from all family business if elected. -
Critical mass forming behind tax hike on ‘megacorporations’
The legislation targets primarily corporations with more than $2.5 billion in assets. -
Local leaders recommit to regional response to climate crisis
Leaders from 17 communities across Greater Boston came together on Monday to sign a commitment to keep the region on the same page in its response to climate change adaptation and mitigation.
