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In rare show of strength, Mass. Republicans hold up new shelter funding on Beacon Hill
The GOP doesn't get many chances to flex its muscle. -
Beacon Hill agreement allocates $50M to launch overflow shelter
Everett soccer stadium proposal dropped. -
Spending bill deal reached on Beacon Hill, Dem. budget chiefs say
Republicans now wield the power to block passage of the final bill with a single objection. -
Beacon Hill hearing shows rifts over extent of gun regulation
A fierce debate continues about the extent of additional gun regulation, such as restricting where legal gun owners can carry. -
METCO program worried a level budget effectively cuts funds
METCO officials say the lack of an increase in this year's budget makes it harder to meet demand and go deeper on racial equity work. -
Massachusetts becomes fifth state in nation to make prison calls free
Phone calls will be free starting Dec. 1 after the governor signed the legislation Wednesday. -
Beacon Hill can’t make a deal, leaves $250M for shelter crisis in limbo after Wednesday deadline
A $2.8 billion spending bill will now be mired in private negotiations after the state House and Senate failed to agree before a Wednesday deadline. -
With ballot question off the table, rent control supporters make their case to lawmakers
Bills to lift Massachusetts' ban on rent control drew support from tenants and opposition from landlords at a crowded hearing. -
‘I have had nightmares for 14 years’: Former Canton school student testifies for bill to ban shock devices
Jennifer Msumba says she is still traumatized by her time at Judge Rotenberg Educational Center, the only facility in the country that uses electric shock devices as an aversive therapy. -
Mass. lawmakers weigh ban on Native American mascots in public schools
If the proposal becomes law, schools in violation would have a grace period to adopt new symbols.
