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2023 was a ‘banner year’ for government transparency on Beacon Hill, and not in a good way
We’re not known for our openness. This Sunshine Week, taking a look at shortcomings and reason for optimism — like virtual open meetings. -
Ambitious bill to reform child care, lower costs sails through Mass. Senate
Senators say inadequate child care costs families, employers and the state billions of dollars a year. -
Conflict over tipped minimum wage brews on Beacon Hill
A question proposed for November's ballot would gradually raise the $6.75 pay floor for tipped workers to meet the full $15 minimum wage. -
Lawmakers weigh health care reforms, PCA program changes
Workforce challenges were a key theme at budget hearing focused on health and human services spending. -
Should shelter for migrants and homeless families come with a time limit?
The Massachusetts House wants to cap shelter stays to no more than 12 months, an idea that's worried some lawmakers and advocates. -
Healey is open to migrant shelter reforms, and plans to keep pushing to build more housing
In a one-on-one interview with GBH News, Healey lays out her view on housing, MCAS exams, reproductive health care and more. -
Mass. officials push to pass legislation, open new units to combat housing crisis
Lawmakers hammered their top priorities at the State House Thursday for a Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless Legislative Action Day. -
What lies beneath towns may be the downfall of the MBTA Communities law
Many municipalities, mostly small or medium-sized communities outside of Boston, tell GBH News that while they intend to comply with the MBTA Communities law, the question remains about next steps: What to do with the sewage? -
Lawmakers ask what will fill MCAS’s shoes if graduation requirement is eliminated
Critics of the MCAS ballot question worry it will erode uniform standards. -
What role should life outside the courtroom play in assessing a judge?
The “elephant in the room” went unaddressed when members of the Governor's Council never probed into how the judge would handle cases involving her former romantic partner, Gov. Maura Healey.
