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Mass. House pitches spending increase as backstop against federal ‘chaos’
Massachusetts leaders say they can’t fully make up for federal funding cuts but propose help for food security programs and a defense fund for immigrants. -
State auditor releases correspondence with attorney general amid standoff over new audit law
The move comes amid an impasse between the auditor’s office on the one hand and the Legislature and attorney general’s office on the other. -
Location data protections should be ‘number one’ issue for Beacon Hill, key senator says
State lawmakers are weighing several ways to make consumers’ personal data more secure, including proposals to ban the sale of location information. -
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.
