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Boys have captured 11 girls’ high school gymnastics state championships in Massachusetts over the past decade, a result of a longstanding state policy allowing boys to compete on girls’ teams.
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The House budget chief on Tuesday ripped a proposed income tax cut as "irresponsible," but on Wednesday Gov. Maura Healey declined to take a position on the possible tax cut that could go before voters next year.
Massachusetts Republican governor candidates slammed Gov. Maura Healey after federal prosecutors charged two men in a nearly $7 million SNAP fraud case.
Massachusetts officials have removed a controversial gender identity mandate from foster care licensing rules after federal regulators warned the policy violated constitutional protections and conservative legal groups challenged it in court.
Two Boston store owners have been charged in an alleged SNAP fraud scheme that prosecutors say involved millions of dollars in improper food stamp redemptions at small Mattapan variety stores.
The state's top tax officials estimate an income tax cut being pushed toward the 2026 ballot could have a $4.8 billion annual impact on state revenue collections, a cost Democratic budget chiefs argue renders the proposal "irresponsible."
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Boston is spending $500,000 on a reparations study. Here are five simple reasons why the city should end the task force and focus on real problems facing residents.
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A reflection on what true friendship means through the lens of natural law, explaining why real friends help one another grow in goodness, how using others falls short of love, and why authentic friendship remains one of life’s greatest treasures.
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From the Lizzie Borden House to the Bridgewater Triangle, these eight Massachusetts spots are said to be haunted by ghosts, legends, and local history.
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Rep. John Gaskey argues that Massachusetts landowners face excessive zoning and permitting restrictions that limit their property rights. He calls for a state study to examine local government overreach and restore balance between regulation and individual freedom.
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Robert H. Bradley examines whether the 16-year bull market that began in 2009 is nearing its end, analyzing factors like low rates, rising profits, and the AI boom while warning that elevated valuations and global risks may signal we’re in the final innings of this long rally.
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Voters in Massachusetts deserve leaders who put their interests first. Unfortunately, Congressman Jake Auchincloss’s record shows he’s more focused on protecting the special interests that helped send him to Washington
Boys have captured 11 girls’ high school gymnastics state championships in Massachusetts over the past decade, a result of a longstanding state policy allowing boys to compete on girls’ teams.
The House budget chief on Tuesday ripped a proposed income tax cut as "irresponsible," but on Wednesday Gov. Maura Healey declined to take a position on the possible tax cut that could go before voters next year.
Massachusetts Republican governor candidates slammed Gov. Maura Healey after federal prosecutors charged two men in a nearly $7 million SNAP fraud case.
Massachusetts officials have removed a controversial gender identity mandate from foster care licensing rules after federal regulators warned the policy violated constitutional protections and conservative legal groups challenged it in court.
Two Boston store owners have been charged in an alleged SNAP fraud scheme that prosecutors say involved millions of dollars in improper food stamp redemptions at small Mattapan variety stores.
The state's top tax officials estimate an income tax cut being pushed toward the 2026 ballot could have a $4.8 billion annual impact on state revenue collections, a cost Democratic budget chiefs argue renders the proposal "irresponsible."
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Boys have captured 11 girls’ high school gymnastics state championships in Massachusetts over the past decade, a result of a longstanding state policy allowing boys to compete on girls’ teams.
A boy playing girls’ field hockey in Massachusetts was named conference MVP after scoring nearly half his team’s goals, highlighting the state’s unique athletic eligibility rules.
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A new MassBudget report says Massachusetts now relies on $1.5 billion in annual gambling revenue while problem gambling harms lower-income residents the most. The study urges policy changes to reduce harm and direct more revenue to communities in need.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is once again cashing in on fines from sportsbooks.
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Doctors, lawyers, and faith leaders warn two Massachusetts bills ending the state’s religious vaccine exemption would harm students and violate rights.
The U.S. Administration for Children and Families has launched an investigation into Massachusetts’s policy requiring foster parents to affirm a child’s gender identity, following complaints from Christian families who say it violates their religious freedom.
Conservatives are speaking out after Massachusetts officials revoked foster licenses from Christian families who refused to comply with gender identity mandates.
Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday on behalf of two Massachusetts families after the state told them they could no longer serve as foster parents because of their religious beliefs.
The Board of Higher Education is on track to vote in early 2026 on whether to allow public and private colleges and universities in Massachusetts to offer three-year bachelor's degrees, reducing the typical 120-credit requirement.
Voters in Lowell and a few surrounding towns will head to the polls in the winter of 2026 to elect a new senator.
The U.S. House voted 310-58 to honor the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk with a National Day of Remembrance, but Massachusetts Democrats Seth Moulton and Ayanna Pressley opposed the resolution, citing concerns over its portrayal of Kirk.
Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated at age 31 for his unwavering Christian faith, not his politics. Known for sharing the Gospel at every rally, Kirk spoke with conviction and respect while opposing the transgender movement.
Boys have captured 11 girls’ high school gymnastics state championships in Massachusetts over the past decade, a result of a longstanding state policy allowing boys to compete on girls’ teams.
Springfield Public Schools is advertising a special education math teaching position that lists “anti-racist” and LGBTQ+ advocacy experience as a preferred qualification.
A boy playing girls’ field hockey in Massachusetts was named conference MVP after scoring nearly half his team’s goals, highlighting the state’s unique athletic eligibility rules.
Two‑thirds of Massachusetts parents support the proposed "bell-to-bell" cellphone ban in public schools, but a significant number say they want a clear way to contact their children during the school day, according to a new poll.
Massachusetts lawmakers weighed a proposal to prioritize high-performing and bilingual teachers over seniority during layoffs, drawing questions from unions and legislators about tenure protections and workforce diversity.