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Mass. shelters hit capacity, sending new migrant families and unhoused to waitlist
State officials say they will keep list of families in need as they try to find new spots. Advocates are hoping new state money will create new housing options. -
Mass. makes moves to figure out what happens after state shelter cap is reached
The state and United Way of Massachusetts Bay announced a $5-million grant program for local organizations to stand up short term overnight sites for “families and pregnant individuals with no alternative shelter options.” -
DiZoglio undeterred by AG's roadblock in her bid to audit the Legislature
The state auditor is hoping voters will back up her attempt to open the Legislature's books. -
Competitive state Senate race marks a test for Massachusetts Republicans
With powerful Democrats and Republicans behind them, state Reps. Jon Zlotnik and Peter Durant will face off in a Nov. 7 election. -
Healey goes big on housing. Will the Legislature follow her lead?
The governor unveiled a $4 billion housing bond bill this week. -
Mass. House approves tightening gun laws despite concerns from gun rights advocates
The Senate has yet to put forward its own version of the bill. -
State lawmakers look into idea of governing body for youth sports
Suggested proposals included regulating practice time and other aspects of youth play through a centralized body. -
Mayors pitch new real-estate tax as another tool against the housing crisis
Boston and nine other communities want to impose a tax on high-value real estate sales. -
Proposal to tighten state’s gun laws draws pushback, praise at State House hearing
Gun owners advocacy group knocks “egregious attack” while violence survivors call for action -
House’s gun law reform package sets up crackdown on ‘ghost guns’
Top House Democrats say they've revised their bill after feedback from activists, gun owners and colleagues.