Broker fee limits, no new taxes in $61 billion state budget deal set for Monday vote
Beacon Hill lawmakers will pass their final budget while still waiting to find out the scope of federal funding cuts.
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New Massachusetts ‘junk fee’ regulations aim to better protect consumers from hidden costs
Starting in September, the state’s attorney general says the new regulations make clear that hidden “junk fees” and related billing practices violate state law. -
Rep. Moulton says Trump-Zelenskyy meeting threatens national security
U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton said remarks by President Trump and Vice President Vance threaten national security. -
Republicans ramp up attacks on Boston as Mayor Wu prepares to testify before Congress
"I think Boston and Cambridge are sort of favorite conservative punching bags," says GBH political reporter Adam Reilly. -
Alzheimer’s advocates push for local legislation as federal funding cuts loom
Alzheimer’s Association’s advocacy day highlights push for the bills that are pending on Beacon Hill. One measure would require more training for emergency workers who deal with Alzheimer’s patients. The other would require appropriate insurance coverage for early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. -
Investigators find Everett mayor used his role to pocket $180K in bonuses
State inspector general says Carlo DeMaria may have violated Mass. ethics laws. -
Boston to award $2M for community projects in first participatory budgeting
The six items include rat prevention and rental assistance for youth. -
DiZoglio eyes legal tactic to force Campbell’s hand in standoff with Mass. Legislature
The auditor has been publicly asking for the attorney general’s support for months. -
Why Rep. Ayanna Pressley is pushing for reparations now
“I think it’s appropriate at a moment of anti-Blackness that we are pro-Black." -
As demolition begins, residents and mayoral candidates debate White Stadium redevelopment
A state court case brought by opponents of the plan will move forward with a trial next month. -
Advocates push Massachusetts to require hybrid public meetings
Remote access became an option for many meetings during the pandemic, but not all local governments adopted the practice.
