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Massachusetts' state budget is late for the 14th year in a row
Lawmakers say it's the quality of the final budget that matters, but the delay can mean headaches for people and programs who depend on funding. -
Mass. state senator calls for Biden to step aside after debate performance
Other Democrats on Beacon Hill, like Gov. Healey and House Speaker Mariano, don't seem to be picking up the call. -
Mass. Senate advances energy reforms
One last-minute amendment: expanding the state’s bottle redemption law and doubling the deposit’s value. -
Gabrielle Giffords joins Beacon Hill advocates to help spur gun violence prevention legislation.
Massachusetts state lawmakers hope to finalize a gun reform bill in the next six weeks. -
Plastic bag ban, maternal health bill eyed for State House votes this week
Lawmakers are also trying to reach a deal on a $58 billion state budget by a July 1 deadline. -
Mass. House votes to expand the definition of 'parent'
The bill sets out clear path to establishing parental rights for same-sex families and others who use assisted reproduction to have kids. -
Mass. House approves 5-year, $6.5-billion housing bill
Lawmakers take a stab at housing supply and affordability woes. -
4 concerns women in Massachusetts want state lawmakers to address
The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women held a public briefing on Thursday on potential legislative solutions to several issues. -
Beacon Hill weighing how to prevent campaign-season AI deepfakes
The push for regulations comes after New Hampshire voters received a faked call claiming to be from President Biden. -
Hopkinton and Marblehead residents narrowly vote against MBTA Communities Act
Officials in both towns plan to hold special town meetings in the fall ahead of their deadline for compliance with the state.
