The spending bill delivers significant funding for the MBTA and a record investment in local aid and education for cities and towns.
Housing Families selected Senator Lewis for being a consistent advocate for housing stability for the state’s most vulnerable residents.
Senate's Mass Ready Act takes action to reduce plastic waste, invest in climate preparedness, and protect natural resources statewide.
Mass. Senate's bill invests in education and transportation projects, with $300,000 specifically marked for Malden.
The Mayor said the budgeting process will face challenges with the lack of override funding.
The Massachusetts Legislature funds the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program to protect their local firefighters across the state.
Carey McDonald followed up Ryan O'Malley with an announcement of their own.
The event is centered around an upcoming national vote on a surveillance law.
FARM Bill supports Massachusetts’ 7,000 farms and makes it easier for families to buy fresh and nutritious food.
Voters had a 13-hour window to head to the ballot box.
A well-known politician is expected to attend and lend support.
Senate passes animal welfare legislation to end the inhumane puppy-mill-to-pet-shop pipeline.
A local State Rep. is also running for the position.
The city will now pay the company more than $1 million over the next two years.
Jennifer Spadafora will now become a regular member of the committee.
Bill modernizes facilities and addresses the backlog of deferred campus maintenance at community colleges, state universities, and UMass.
The funds were secured through an initiative by Democratic Minority WHIP Katherine Clark.
The protocol is similar to that of a "Welcoming City."
Three events about the potential override will be held before the special election at the end of the month.
As the Trump administration abandons the federal Fair Housing Act, this bill protects residents from discrimination in the housing market.
After almost 12 years in the Massachusetts Senate, Jason Lewis announces that he will not run for re-election this year.
Senate expands Lemon Law timeline, increases mileage for used car warranties, and more.
Kashawna Harling has made an impact in the city through her multiple endeavors.
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Less than half of students in Mass. are proficient in reading at their grade level. State Senate passes a bill to support early literacy.
The tax increase would be used to fund the construction of the nearby vocational school.
The bill would make it easier for municipalities to provide tax relief to seniors struggling to pay increasing property taxes.
The annual event is held by the Immigrant Learning Center.
New members are needed to form a new important committee.
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The City Council voted to have the question appear on the ballot for the first time in the city's history.
The work is led by the Volunteers of America of Massachusetts, which operates local facilities such as Forestdale Park assisted living.
Legislature strengthens protections for public transit workers by expanding laws governing assault and battery against on-duty personnel.
The Brazilian mom was arrested by ICE and is fighting deportation.
Massachusetts Legislature passes supplement budget to close out Fiscal Year 2025.
The city earned a designation from a national solar program.
Massachusetts Legislature passes joint resolutions to safeguard U.S. Constitution from political attacks.
Bipartisan group of Massachusetts state senators votes to protect freedom of expression and safeguard open access to literature.
Governor Maura Healey announced the grants for numerous communities throughout the state next week.