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State Senate, House approve tax accord
The bill that will provide $1 billion in tax relief annually by 2027 is now headed to the governor’s desk. -
$1 billion tax break bill set for House, Senate votes this week
The compromise bill expands child tax credit and reforms estate tax. -
‘Unprecedented’ coalition pushes state lawmakers to improve health equity
Attorney General Andrea Campbell says health disparities in Massachusetts amount to a public health crisis. -
Cities across Mass. say they need more help from the state to support migrant families
A year after migrants were flown to Martha's Vineyard, garnering major headlines, local leaders say they aren't getting even close to as much attention or help for an influx of homeless families. -
Healey calls for short-term work authorization for migrants
Changes to the number of appointments and when migrants get the blessing to work are part of her plea to the Department of Homeland Security -
State reps frustrated with ‘less than desirable’ migrant crisis communication
The Healey administration might be gearing up to ask the Legislature for more money, one Republican representative signaled to reporters. -
Eager climate advocates and policymakers offer paths through climate crisis
With greenhouse gas reduction limits looming, advocates and policymakers have plenty of ideas for the next step on climate legislation. -
Budget veto creates questions around future of Mass. youth suicide helpline
Around 1,700 people have messaged the Hey Sam text service for help since it launched last year. -
Free school meals now permanent in Mass. with new state budget
Healey signed her first state budget as governor Wednesday, vetoing just over $200 million in spending. -
7 state troopers suspended for refusing COVID vaccination can return to their jobs
An arbitrator ruled that the Massachusetts troopers be offered their jobs back with retroactive pay.
