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Lawmakers ask what will fill MCAS’s shoes if graduation requirement is eliminated
Critics of the MCAS ballot question worry it will erode uniform standards. -
What role should life outside the courtroom play in assessing a judge?
The “elephant in the room” went unaddressed when members of the Governor's Council never probed into how the judge would handle cases involving her former romantic partner, Gov. Maura Healey. -
Wolohojian confirmed for Supreme Judicial Court on 6-1 vote
Judge Gabrielle Wolohojian faced few questions about her former romantic relationship with Gov. Maura Healey. -
Mass. Senate planning vote on sex education curriculum update
The bill aims to ensure schools are teaching medically accurate, inclusive and age-appropriate sex ed classes. -
A surprising history of how a bill became the MBTA Communities law
The first domino from Milton’s Feb. 14 vote to reject a multifamily zoning plan fell this week. -
Advocates urge lawmakers to boost cash assistance benefits after budget cuts
For a family of three with no income, the maximum monthly benefit is $783. -
Revenge porn bill could make AI-generated deepfakes illegal in Massachusetts
A bill before the Legislature would make the creation and sharing of explicit deepfakes illegal in Massachusetts. -
What some State House sunshine could show us
Wednesday’s deadline showed how much interest (or lack thereof) lawmakers have in making certain changes. But not much else. -
What to know about the proposed gun laws in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts House and Senate have passed bills aimed at cracking down on untraceable weapons known as ghost guns, and strengthening the state's gun laws. -
Breaking down Healey's new budget plan for Massachusetts
Revenue is plateauing, but the state still plans to spend more in the next fiscal year.
