Gov. Healey wants to spend more casino revenue on boosting local tourism
A Healey deputy told lawmakers the change would help support an industry that's both "wildly underfunded" and key to the Massachusetts economy.
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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. -
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.
