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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Worcester plans hand recount for close At-Large City Council race
Jermoh Kamara requested the recount after finishing just 23 votes behind incumbent Morris Bergman. -
Wu wary of one-size-fits-all ballot question on rent control
The mayor supports rent stabilization, but says different municipalities need flexibility. -
Mass. party heads spar on ethics of public tips to ICE
Steve Kerrigan and Amy Carnevale had starkly different takes on BU junior Zac Segal’s purported behavior and the response it's elicited. -
A sitdown with Mass. Senate president: Spilka wants to ‘be bold’ on housing
Sen. Karen Spilka checked in on her legislative priorities, transparency and the state’s response to the Trump administration. -
Mass. Republicans mostly mum on public tips to ICE
A BU student claims he contacted the feds before a recent raid in Allston. -
After ballot Q win, Somerville backers want divestment from Israel to become a reality
Backers of the proposed measure are rallying at City Hall before Thursday’s City Council meeting. -
5 things to know about Republican John Deaton, who’s launching his second US Senate run
The GOP hopeful is critical of both Democrats and his own party. -
Healey’s message to SNAP recipients: Go buy the food you need
The governor also urged Congress to extend a set of expiring health insurance subsidies so families don’t face skyrocketing premiums. -
Markey, Warren, Mass. delegation pan deal to reopen federal government
They oppose an agreement that fails to address an upcoming spike in healthcare costs. -
5 things to know about Moises Rodrigues, the new Brockton mayor
Moises Rodrigues made urban cleanliness a key part of his campaign platform.
