A new Tufts analysis warns a Massachusetts rent control ballot question could wipe out $300 billion in property values and reduce local tax revenue, forcing cities and towns to cut services or raise taxes.
Supporters of a Massachusetts ballot question that would do away with partisan primaries and have the two most popular candidates compete in the general election, regardless of party, say it would invigorate democracy and energize notoriously uncompetitive contests in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Sen. Barry Finegold argues that Norway’s youth sports system — built on participation and enjoyment — offers lessons for improving youth athletics in the United States.
Former SJC Justice Robert Cordy says the SJC should ensure Auditor Diana DiZoglio can make her case in court over the voter-approved audit.
Massachusetts faces a growing structural deficit as Gov. Maura Healey’s administration relies on rising spending, one-time fixes, and budget maneuvers to paper over slowing tax revenue, Brian Shortsleeve argues.
Rent control opponents have filed suit to block a November ballot question that would impose strict statewide rent caps in Massachusetts.
New data show Massachusetts sped up unemployment payments late in 2025, but the system still lags far behind federal benchmarks and national averages.
