MA House Leaders Counter Gov. Healey Tax Relief Proposal

The House package would cost $654 million in year one, offering changes to the estate tax and 62F refund process, among other provisions.

Phillip Eng Takes Over As New MBTA General Manager Monday

"It is clear that that the MBTA's service is not at the level that it needs to be and it hasn't been that way for far too long," Eng said.

"Dakota's Law" Would Create Retirement Fund For Police Dogs In Massachusetts

Nero's Law authorizes emergency medical service personnel to provide emergency treatment and transport of K-9 partners.

Demonstrators Gather At Copley Square In Support Of Ukraine, Exactly One Year Since Russia's Invasion

Since the invasion, 8,101 people have been killed and 13,479 have been injured, according to the United Nations.

Slam the Scam with Social Security

Scammers use sophisticated tactics to trick potential victims into disclosing personal and financial information.

Boston City Council To Consider Banning 'Nips'

Boston is the latest municipality in the state to consider banning the sale of the 100-milliliter liquor bottles.

Cambridge Hires Third Party To Review Police Department After Fatal Shooting Of College Student

A team of consultants will review that case as well as use-of-force training and how to handle mental health crises.

MA Governor Healey Appoints Bonnie Heiple DEP Commissioner

Heiple has worked in litigation, regulatory compliance, and environmental, social, and governance issues.

Keller @ Large: Does Healey Administration Support Local Rent Control Proposals?

"There's no doubt we have a full-on housing crisis in Massachusetts," Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll said.

MBTA Problems Impact Quality Of Life And Economy, Transit Experts Say

There is growing concern over the agency's shortcomings and its potential impact on the quality of life for those living in Greater Boston.

Boston 'SOB' Union Leader Spars With Oklahoma Senator: Watch

A Boston union leader got into a heated exchange with a Republican senator during a Congressional hearing Wednesday.

MA Auditor To Review Legislature For First Time In A Century

The audit is intended to bring greater transparency to the Legislature, where closed-door meetings are routine.

Healey Wants MBTA Fare Cuts For Low Income Riders

Initial steps would include building an online application process and hiring staff to ensure the program moves ahead smoothly.

Boston, Massachusetts ranks #62 in TIA’s latest report

The report is based on the cities’ 2021 annual comprehensive financial reports, which are not analyzed on this scale by other organizations.

Keller At Large: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Defends Controversial Rent Control Proposal

"I think we can all acknowledge that the status quo is not working," Wu said.

Will This Be The Year That Medical Aid In Dying Becomes Law In Massachusetts?

More than 900 people from Mattapoisett have reached out to voice support for the Act Relative to End of Life Options.

Healey Budget Outlines MA 'Millionaires Tax' Spending Plan

Some groups that backed the high-income tax ballot measure is criticizing Gov. Maura Healey's plan over new tax breaks for the wealthy.

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'We Are Desperate,' Essex County Sheriff's Department Lowers Hiring Age Amid Staffing Shortage

The sheriff has tried signing and referral bonuses, tuition remission, and more to keep and attract new correctional officers.

Will You Receive Social Security Checks When You Qualify?

"They're going to have to work longer," Olivia Mitchell, a professor of business economics and public policy at Wharton, said.

Former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh To Leave Biden Admin: Report

Walsh would be the first head of a major agency or department to leave his position during Biden's presidency.

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Financial education helps people learn about savings, credit, and loans

New Abortion Legal Hotline Connects MA Patients, Providers With Advice

The Abortion Legal Hotline announced Monday will connect Massachusetts-based patients and providers to attorneys.

`Another Boston Refugee' Folk Song Lyrics

2022 folk song lyrics about displacement of tenants shows why rally for rent control, on Sat., Jan. 28, 2023, at MA State House is needed.

BMC Chief Kate Walsh Appointed MA Health, Human Services Secretary

Walsh will take over for Marylou Sudders, who served as Charlie Baker's health and human services secretary over the last seven years.

U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark's Daughter Arrested At Boston Protest

The Democratic Minority Whip's daughter was caught vandalizing property, according to Boston police.

Thomas Birmingham, Former MA State Senate President, Dead At 73

Birmingham was elected to the Senate in 1991 and served as president from 1996 to 2002.

Gov. Healey's First Big Bill: $1 Billion For Housing, Economy

Gov. Maura Healey will send a $987 million bond bill to the state Legislature, plus $400 million for the state's roadway program.

`The Same Old Faces' Folk Song From 1980s

Do folk song lyrics about U.S. political system of Gerontocracy in 1980s still reflect what U.S. political system looks like in 2023?

MA Gov. Maura Healey Takes Office: Top Issues In First Term

Here's what Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said she'd like to tackle in the coming months.

Pay Raises In Store For New MA Elected Officials In 2023

Elected officials take office in January, and many will get pay raises of around 20 percent.

New MA Laws, Rules Starting In 2023: See What's Changing

On Jan. 1, Massachusetts laws revolving around pay, taxes and work leave will change, among other regulations.

Gen Z Leave Their Mark On Midterms, Quelling “Red Wave” Of Republican Control

An estimated 27% of youth voted in the 2022 midterm election, the second-highest voter turnout among the demographic in three decades.

The Clean Water Act And The Uncertainties Of America's Water Protection System

MWRA “took no enforcement action in response to at least 70 instances of noncompliance by significant industrial users.”

Healey Prepares For Her First 100 Days In Office. What Issues Will She Tackle First?

The governor-elect is already positioning herself to prepare the state for swaths of new policy and legislation.

Healey Picks New MA Transportation Dept. Leaders

Boston's former transportation chief Gina Fiandaca will oversee MassDOT, taking over for Jamey Tesler.

Maura Healey And Michelle Wu Met Privately At Boston City Hall But Steered Away From Sharing Details

Massachusetts Governor-elect Healey and Boston Mayor Wu presented a unified front and working partnership between the city and the state.

Massachusetts Women Will Hold Key Power Positions In Coming Year

The number of women who won statewide offices this year marks a milestone in the commonwealth’s history.

MA 'Millionaires Tax' Becomes Law, But Tweaks Possible

Question 1 will mean a new tax on income over $1 million starting Jan. 1. But the Secretary of the Commonwealth will seek changes.