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Millionaire’s tax adds a new variable in uncertain state budget cycle
Experts project Massachusetts’ revenues will tick up only modestly amid volatile economy. -
Could ‘magic mushrooms’ become legal in Mass.? Lawmakers are looking into it
Mass. would become the third state to make it lawful for adults to grow, ingest and give away certain psychedelic plants and fungi. -
Tax cuts, energy policy top of mind for right-leaning groups at Boston meeting
Groups see a “freedom, pro-energy movement” building in New England. -
6 key issues to watch on Beacon Hill
Teachers' right to strike and patients' right to die are in the mix as Massachusetts lawmakers kick off their 2023 session. -
Top lawmakers weigh in on Healey's housing, community college plans after first meeting
Senate President Karen Spilka says state leaders share a housing focus. -
Speaker Mariano and President Spilka share some top priorities in new legislative session
Both are targeting child care, the MBTA and housing. -
Outgoing Lt. Gov. Polito says she and Gov. Baker built a platform for boosting housing production
Polito says she's "had a full amount of elected public service." -
In 2023, expect a renewed fight over Massachusetts’ minimum wage
The advocates who pushed successfully for the last increase say it’s time for another. -
Healey names three top aides
Two senior staff members, Kate Cook and Matt Gorzkowicz, worked for former Gov. Deval Patrick. -
Gov.-elect Healey is mostly mum on priorities. Experts point to major challenges and low-hanging fruit.
What will the next governor’s first steps be when she takes the corner office?
