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Mass. reentry programs poised to lose state funding under next year’s budget
A $15 million amendment to the state budget that’s up for debate in the Massachusetts Senate would maintain the CERG program, first approved in 2020. -
‘We don’t want to make donations more expensive’: Mass. nonprofits decry income tax ballot question
According to state officials, the measure would wipe out a state deduction for charitable donations and increase a tax paid by several small businesses. -
How would Massachusetts even enforce minimum age restrictions on social media?
High-profile bills to regulate youth social media use don't go into detail about how tech companies would verify how old someone is. So we asked the governor and experts to explain. -
Mass. House proposes state spending boost, warns of economic uncertainty
The $63 billion spending plan would not raise taxes on Massachusetts residents. -
Healey proposes limiting youth social media use to two hours a day
The governor says she also supports a House bill that would ban kids under 14 from using social media. -
Romney commends bipartisan work behind Massachusetts’ landmark 2006 health care law
Four former governors and current Gov. Maura Healey came together to celebrate the law known as Romneycare, which required all state residents to have health insurance. -
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20 years after Romneycare, Mass. leads nation in health coverage — but cost challenges remain
As Beacon Hill celebrates the landmark 2006 healthcare law, ensuring accessibility and affordability has proven elusive. -
Mass. House passes bill to ban kids under 14 from social media
The legislation would also prohibit cellphone use during the school day. -
New state bill would double amount of cannabis you can buy and ease industry regulations
Legislators say the compromise bill creates new opportunities in the cannabis industry while strengthening oversight.
