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What to know about Mike Kennealy, Healey’s first Republican challenger for governor
The Lexington Republican served as housing and economic development chief under former Gov. Charlie Baker. -
Amid fed funds squeeze, millionaire's tax money gives Mass. a chance to invest in new programs
State lawmakers will decide how to spend $1 billion on top of the regular budget for education and transportation -
Number of families in Massachusetts’ shelter system sharply dropping
The shift could be caused by state-level limits on shelter stays and federal restrictions. -
Busts of Abigail Adams, Elizabeth Freeman planned to diversify State House art
After accepting public nominations, the Massachusetts Senate plans to commission the State House's first busts of women. -
Mass. lawmakers push for abortion without trimester limits
“Right now, we’re asking doctors to also be lawyers,” said state Sen. Robyn Kennedy, who filed the bill. -
AG Campbell says she voted ‘yes’ on Ballot Question 1. Her office’s stance is still unclear.
The revelation of personal support lends a new layer of intrigue to one of the hottest topics on Beacon Hill. -
With new Trump administration, municipalities look to change sanctuary policies
Nearly 50 towns and cities passed rules during Trump's first term in office. -
Massachusetts legislators nix overdose prevention sites in stalled opioid bill
“It’s an act of political cowardice,” one advocate told GBH News. -
Top senator urges Boston to set rates without tax shift
Sen. William Brownsberger of Belmont called for the bill to be laid aside and for Boston to finalize its property tax rates without any shift. -
Healey signs $4 billion jobs bill
It offers hundreds of millions of dollars of long-term state support to the life sciences and climate technology industries, clears the way for development of a professional soccer stadium in Everett, controversially shields a nonprofit accused of predatory lending, and more.
