State Senate votes down Wu's property tax plan, passes alternative measure
The bill the Senate passed would let cities offer vulnerable residents credits when property tax bills spike dramatically.
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State Sen. Brownsberger criticizes Boston tax proposal as public pressure increases
His comments come as the window to act on the proposal tightens. -
MIT launches quantum push
The initiative is a university-wide effort to use quantum technology to address challenges in a variety of fields like science, technology, life sciences, health care and national security. -
With Pressley on the sidelines in Senate race, who benefits?
Most observers say Markey, but it’s not unanimous. -
‘Unacceptable’: Markey reintroduces legislation to combat bias in artificial intelligence
The move comes as President Trump weighs an executive order banning state-level AI regulation. -
Ayanna Pressley nixes Senate bid to seek reelection to US House
Polling suggested a Senate primary contest between Pressley, Sen. Ed Markey, and Rep. Seth Moulton would have been intensely competitive. -
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. -
Voting reforms, rent control among ballot initiatives poised to move on to Mass. Legislature
Each one seems to have received or be on track to receive nearly 75,000 signatures. -
State antisemitism commission finalizes findings, drawing praise and pushback
The Massachusetts political establishment has broadly endorsed the commission’s work, which is the first of its kind. -
Election recount confirms Bergman will retain Worcester City Council seat
The two-day recount finalized the results of close Worcester City Council race. -
Boston City Council aims to tackle local food waste
Boston's composting conversation comes as the state also considers expanding food waste requirements.
