House leaders say they're planning to vote either this month or next on the bill, which would also block new agreements authorizing local law enforcement to act as immigration officers.

Six years later, Massachusetts legislators say the pandemic highlighted issues of public health, preparedness and food security.

A Healey deputy told lawmakers the change would help support an industry that's both "wildly underfunded" and key to the Massachusetts economy.

State Senate president compares ICE activity to Gestapo tactics.

Sen. Jason Lewis' decision sets up what promises to be a competitive race in Boston's northern suburbs.

The Methuen Democrat announced her releection bid one week after suing top state lawmakers.

One state senator knocked DiZoglio's intended audit as "purely political."

The Governor's $63B state budget plan includes changes to MassHealth benefits.

Attorney General Andrea Campbell's office says it hasn't gotten answers to how the financing would work.

The bill the Senate passed would let cities offer vulnerable residents credits when property tax bills spike dramatically.