Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins arrested, indicted for extortion
Tompkins allegedly extorted $50,000 from a multistate cannabis company.
You could see lower taxes, rent control and government transparency on the 2026 ballot in Mass.
Wednesday marked the first deadline in a long process for groups that want to take their policy ideas directly to voters.
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Mass General Brigham begins second round of mass layoffs
The layoffs began with a first round last month, and MGB expects about 1,500 positions to be affected in all. -
'Agitate, resist, obstruct': How two Mass. Democrats say they're standing up to Trump
U.S. Reps. Ayanna Pressley and Stephen Lynch shared how they're pushing back. -
Massachusetts bracing for "all hands" response to federal funds threat
Lawmakers face the challenge of addressing the potential loss of $16B in federal funding in next year’s Mass. budget, which may require significant Legislative action. -
Healey outlines plan to reduce energy bills
The Healey administration hopes to save Massachusetts ratepayers billions of dollars in costs over the next five years by redirecting some clean energy-related charges. -
Want a free bike? Cambridge opens lottery system for residents.
The program aims to help low- and middle-income residents get new bicycles, e-bikes and cargo bikes.
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