With the potential for deepfake campaign ads or setting prices by consumers’ preferences, Massachusetts legislators worry about “such a broad and encompassing” 10-year pause on AI regulations.

The Massachusetts Senate passed its budget Thursday, diverging from the House's bill in areas like liquor licenses and transportation funding.

Shortsleeve wants to repeal the MBTA Communities Act, the housing law signed by his former boss Charlie Baker.

Top Democrats in the Massachusetts Senate are seeking to boost state spending by more than 6% next year — and say non-negotiable rising costs left them little wiggle room in crafting their budget.

With summer 2026 fast approaching, the Senate spending bill would set aside money to help fans get to and from Gillette Stadium.

The budget includes $5 million to help immigrants access legal representation if they're accused of nonviolent offenses.

As Republican lawmakers try to make their mark on next year's state budget, disagreement within the caucus makes it a heavier lift for the minority party.

Massachusetts leaders say they can’t fully make up for federal funding cuts but propose help for food security programs and a defense fund for immigrants.

The move comes amid an impasse between the auditor’s office on the one hand and the Legislature and attorney general’s office on the other.

State lawmakers are weighing several ways to make consumers’ personal data more secure, including proposals to ban the sale of location information.