Lawmakers looking for tools to close gaps in life expectancy, disease rates
The legislation seeks to expand MassHealth eligibility, bring more doctors to high-needs area, and otherwise make health care more accessible.
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Healey says Vatican-led climate summit is an 'opportunity' to share Massachusetts' story
Healey joined GBH's All Things Considered to discuss the international climate conference hosted by Pope Francis, and addressed the arrests of student protesters at UMass Amherst. -
Hopkinton and Marblehead residents narrowly vote against MBTA Communities Act
Officials in both towns plan to hold special town meetings in the fall ahead of their deadline for compliance with the state. -
In Boston City Council, disparate outcomes for two resolutions involving antisemitism
A procedural rule led to one being withdrawn. -
Senate budget would make regional transit free and better connected
A big boost in RTA money sets up a transit funding showdown with the House, where lawmakers want to spend more on the MBTA. -
Wu: Emerson protesters 'wanted to get arrested'
A city ordinance banning encampments can't be selectively applied, the mayor said. -
Poll finds Bostonians bullish on quality of life, but concerned about high costs
Broadly speaking, the results are good news for Mayor Michelle Wu. -
State Senate budget funds free community college for all
Gov. Maura Healey and the House did not include funding for universal community college in their budget proposals, leaving the Senate's plans shrouded in uncertainty. -
Mass. Senate looking to tackle child care costs through state budget
The Senate's budget plan, out Tuesday, would make thousands more families eligible for subsidized child care. -
What to know about three consumer protection bills in Massachusetts
The bills would help consumers with utility bills, buying used cars and dealing with home heating oil tanks. -
Lawmakers propose 'Ebony Alerts' to help find missing Black girls and women
Bill backers say Black kids are overrepresented among missing youth, but their cases don't get as much public attention.
