Shelter System Half Empty While Some Massachusetts Families Are Turned Away
Massachusetts lawmakers say about half the state’s family shelter beds are empty even as some Massachusetts families are turned away under stricter eligibility rules.
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Massachusetts Bill Would Ban Sports Betting Ads, Prop Bets
Massachusetts lawmakers are advancing a bill that would ban sports betting ads during games, prohibit prop bets and raise taxes on online wagering.
Congressional Leaders Seek Answers From Maura Healey on Medicaid Fraud
Congressional leaders are asking Gov. Maura Healey and state officials for information as part of a nationwide investigation into fraud, waste and abuse in Medicaid programs.
Smoking, Care Costs Down Since Massachusetts Flavored Tobacco Ban, Report Says
Massachusetts officials say the state’s flavored tobacco ban has reduced smoking rates and saved more than $70 million in health care costs since 2020.
Massachusetts Democrats Push Protections for Illegal Immigrants
Massachusetts Democrats are pushing legislation to expand protections for illegal immigrants as Gov. Maura Healey demands more data on ICE arrests.
Boston Welcomes Israeli Medical Startup Hub Following Gaza 'Die-In' Protest
Boston welcomed a medical startup accelerator tied to an Israeli hospital system, months after Gaza protesters staged a “die-in” outside the Massachusetts State House over the partnership.
Maura Healey on Kristi Noem: 'I'm Glad She's Gone'
After President Donald Trump announced Thursday afternoon that he will be removing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem from her post, Gov. Maura Healey responded: "Good. Why isn't it happening today?"
Rent Control Push Already Slowing Massachusetts Housing Investment, Fed Report Says
A Federal Reserve report says multifamily housing investment in Massachusetts has begun slowing as a rent control ballot proposal advances.
Massachusetts Lawmakers Clash With Auditor Diana DiZoglio Over Public Records Ballot Proposal
Massachusetts lawmakers clashed with State Auditor Diana DiZoglio during a hearing on her ballot proposal to subject the Legislature and governor’s office to the state public records law.
Inspector General Finds Serious Flaws in MassDOT Service Plaza Deal
Massachusetts Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro says MassDOT’s failed $1 billion service plaza procurement had major flaws that undermined the integrity of the process.
Judge Denies Diana DiZoglio Independent Counsel in Voter-Approved Effort to Audit Massachusetts Legislature
A Supreme Judicial Court justice denied Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s request for a special assistant attorney general to represent her in the dispute over auditing the Massachusetts Legislature.
Democratic Socialist Rep. Uyterhoeven Enters Cambridge-Area State Senate Race
Democratic Socialist Rep. Erika Uyterhoeven has entered the race to succeed Sen. Pat Jehlen in the Cambridge-area state Senate district.
Andrea Campbell Threatens Lawsuit as Trump Targets MassHealth Fraud in Massachusetts
Attorney General Andrea Campbell says she will sue if the Trump administration freezes MassHealth funds, as new audit findings highlight millions in potential Medicaid fraud and oversight concerns in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Board Cuts GLP-1 Obesity Drug Coverage For State Workers as Costs Soar
Massachusetts’ Group Insurance Commission voted to end GLP-1 drug coverage for obesity treatment for public employees and retirees, citing rising costs and pressure to rein in state health spending.
Ron Mariano and Karen Spilka Dismiss Voter-Approved Audit, Attack Diana DiZoglio as Court Fight Escalates
House Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka refused to comply with a 2024 voter-approved audit, turning personal against Auditor Diana DiZoglio as the legal battle intensifies.
Beacon Hill Leaders Target Ballot Initiative Process as Voter-Backed Measures Gain Steam
House Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka criticize Massachusetts’ ballot initiative system and call for new restrictions as tax cuts, rent control and public records measures head toward the November 2026 ballot.
Diana DiZoglio Seeks Independent Counsel as Campbell Moves to Dismiss Audit Lawsuit
State Auditor Diana DiZoglio is asking the Supreme Judicial Court to appoint independent counsel to defend her lawsuit seeking to audit the Legislature after Attorney General Andrea Campbell moved to dismiss the case.
Massachusetts Education Board Vice Chair Proposes Withholding Pay After Illegal Teacher Strikes
A Massachusetts education board leader says districts could waive the 180-day school requirement after illegal teacher strikes, preventing educators from recovering lost pay through make-up days.