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Gov. Healey wants to spend more casino revenue on boosting local tourism
A Healey deputy told lawmakers the change would help support an industry that's both "wildly underfunded" and key to the Massachusetts economy. -
Mass. House speaker: agreement on immigration policy won't happen overnight
State Senate president compares ICE activity to Gestapo tactics. -
State senator who helped pass millionaire's tax, school funding reform won't run for reelection
Sen. Jason Lewis' decision sets up what promises to be a competitive race in Boston's northern suburbs. -
DiZoglio seeking second term amid audit standoff with fellow Democrats
The Methuen Democrat announced her releection bid one week after suing top state lawmakers. -
DiZoglio sues Beacon Hill's top lawmakers for blocking her audit
One state senator knocked DiZoglio's intended audit as "purely political." -
No new taxes, but Healey says federal cuts and rising costs forced tough choices
The Governor's $63B state budget plan includes changes to MassHealth benefits. -
In audit standoff, DiZoglio stands by plan for GOP candidate to fund her lawyers
Attorney General Andrea Campbell's office says it hasn't gotten answers to how the financing would work. -
State Senate votes down Wu's property tax plan, passes alternative measure
The bill the Senate passed would let cities offer vulnerable residents credits when property tax bills spike dramatically. -
Legislators and advocates make their case for the Safe Communities Act
The much more rapid and greater number of detentions and deportations by ICE create a new urgency, they argue. -
A sitdown with Mass. Senate president: Spilka wants to ‘be bold’ on housing
Sen. Karen Spilka checked in on her legislative priorities, transparency and the state’s response to the Trump administration.
