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Mass. Senate President Spilka discloses 'mild' stroke in mid November
"I'm fine. In fact, I'm feeling great now," she disclosed to NBC10 in an interview Monday. -
Mass. Legislature passes animal welfare law changes, set to ease egg supply fears
On Jan. 1, many of the eggs now on Massachusetts' shelves would fall short of standards set by a 2016 ballot question. -
A new state commission aims to unite the diverse disability community
“Disability wasn’t always at the table” in social justice conversations, says one advocate. A new permanent Mass. agency wants to change that. -
Primary win all but ensures progressive Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards a State Senate seat
Her victory over a centrist Democrat is also a win for Mayor Michelle Wu, who endorsed Edwards. -
Baker signs $4 billion federal relief bill with change to payments for frontline workers
The governor rejected the Legislature's plan for a commission that would disburse $500 million for workers. -
In Mass. Senate special election, it’s progressive muscle versus hometown(ish) appeal
The contest will test Michelle Wu’s political coattails — and the strength of the movement she represents -
Mass. voters to weigh in on gig economy and labor laws in 2022 ballot questions
"You'll be hearing a ton about this," says GBH State House reporter Mike Deehan. -
As AG Healey ponders a run for governor, local Dems back state Sen. Chang-Díaz
The progressive Boston senator added a dozen new endorsements Monday, including the Arroyo family. -
Baker gets $4 billion spending package for federal relief funds and surplus tax revenue
The bill uses $2.55 in American Rescue Act Plan funds, $1.45 billion in fiscal 2021 surplus tax revenue, and leaves about $2.3 billion in federal funds remaining. -
Mass. House and Senate strike a deal over spending billions in federal relief funds, offer no voting timeline
Until the Legislature is back in formal sessions in the new year, a single vote could block any bill from getting to the governor’s desk.
