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Weight-loss drugs will no longer be covered by Mass. state workers’ health insurance
The Group Insurance Commission’s vote is part of a broader effort to rein in soaring health care costs that are squeezing the state budget. -
As more residents move out of state, Massachusetts’ economic future hangs in the balance
With fewer international immigrants and people moving out of the state, experts say it’s a threat to the state economy. -
Thousands of home health aides get tax breaks in Massachusetts
Live-in aides could save thousands in federal and state income taxes under the exemption. -
How to make an easy Thanksgiving dinner on a budget
Nutrition experts offer tips on a budget-friendly Thanksgiving dinner as food prices go up this holiday season. -
Budget axe kept on shelf as state holds line on revenue expectations
Despite economic and policy concerns, the estimate for state tax collections this budget year will not be marked down for now. -
State gaming revenues surge, but split is evolving
Gambling offerings, taxes getting fresh look as state share of betting revenues clears $1.5 billion per year. -
New poll shows high satisfaction with health insurance in Mass., even as residents delay or skip care for cost reasons
“It can be true that we’re doing well, and it can also be true that we need to do better,” says MHA president Steve Walsh. -
Supreme Court lets Trump administration cut nearly $800 million of research funding in anti-DEI push
The order marks the latest Supreme Court win for Trump and allows the administration to forge ahead with canceling hundreds of grants while the lawsuit continues to unfold. -
Healey packs vaccine, wind, election policy into closeout budget
The governor is pitching a $2.45 billion spending bill to close the state's books for fiscal year 2025. -
A new program will give $1,200 a month to homeless young adults in Greater Boston
“I’m not going to let the folks down. I’m going to make sure that I use this to get myself out of this situation,” says Deandre, who’s participating in the guaranteed-income program.
