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Massachusetts’ oldest men’s prison to close this summer
The prison’s population has fallen significantly. -
Agriculture commission hears ways to adapt to climate change for state's farms
Tax relief, flood funds, cover crops and boosting soil health are all on the table. -
Lawmakers open to Healey's bill allowing local tax hikes
The governor is putting her liquor-license reform proposal on hold. -
5 takeaways from Gov. Maura Healey's first State of the Commonwealth speech
Improving transportation, expanding access to child care and making housing more affordable remain priorities for the Massachusetts governor. -
Free community college could cost $170 million per year, new report finds
Senate President Karen Spilka told reporters "keep your eyes peeled" for free community college funding in the Senate's version of the fiscal year 2025 budget. -
Healey cuts $375M in spending as tax collections lag
The state’s budget chief says cuts are unrelated to soaring shelter costs. -
Next step for 7 possible ballot questions? The Legislature.
Measures that clear lawmakers, gather more signatures and avoid any potential court challenges — which frequently disrupt ballot question campaigns — can go before voters at the Nov. 5, 2024 statewide election. -
Mass. Senate president sets her priorities for 2024. Here's what to watch for.
State Senate President Karen Spilka's to-do list includes has bills dealing with gun law reforms, child care costs and the housing crisis. -
Healey outlines plan to pay mounting family shelter costs
Administration officials say they can keep the shelter system running without making other budget cuts by tapping surplus funds. -
Child care bill backers see Massachusetts poised for 'transformational' change
A majority of state lawmakers support a bill to make child care more affordable and deliver better pay to early educators.
