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
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MBTA Communities Law faces new legal challenges
The lawsuits come in the wake of a determination by the state auditor that the measure is an "unfunded mandate." -
Wu fiercely defends Boston's immigration policy at congressional hearing
GBH's Adam Reilly attended the hearing and shared moments that stood out. -
Mass. attorney general chides auditor over public comments on state legal matters
Campbell’s comments also came a day after DiZoglio accused her of trying to “scapegoat” the auditor’s office over the controversial MBTA Communities Act. -
Markey says 2025 will be about ‘fighting back’ against Trump administration policies
Markey said the president's cuts to federal programs is part of a plan to create tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires in the U.S. -
Recap: Boston Mayor Wu's testimony before Congress on immigration policies
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform called on the mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York to speak about their cities’ immigration policies. -
What would a successful congressional testimony look like for Mayor Wu?
Political experts say she should stick to the facts and remain calm, but be prepared to respond to the unexpected. -
WATCH LIVE: Wu and other 'sanctuary city' mayors testify before Congress
Mayors from Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York are set to testify in Congress as Republicans take aim at “sanctuary cities” policies. -
Ahead of congressional testimony, Wu promises to defend Boston
Wu’s comments were part of a joint press conference with some of Massachusetts’ congressional delegation. -
Massachusetts reps will bring fired federal workers to Trump’s congressional speech
Members of the state’s congressional delegation are trying to make a political statement with the guests they are taking to President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night. -
Parents who lost children push bereavement leave bill
The feeling of losing a young child is unimaginable, parents said Monday as they pushed for mandatory bereavement time and sought to boost understanding of a rare category of childhood deaths.
