Republican gubernatorial candidates Brian Shortsleeve, Mike Minogue, and Mike Kennealy share positions on federal authority, state spending, and government transparency in a new State House News Service questionnaire.
Supporters and opponents spar over proposed Massachusetts ballot questions to cut the income tax and cap state revenue, with warnings about job growth, budget cuts, and economic stability.
Healey says Trump will “try to steal” the midterm election, warns of federal “weaponization” and possible pre-election violence.
Massachusetts courts will offer Wi-Fi in all 94 courthouses by summer, but officials say rising costs and digital upgrades require a $13 million budget increase.
Massachusetts Auditor Diana DiZoglio accuses Attorney General Andrea Campbell of unethical conduct as their dispute over a voter-approved legislative audit escalates.
Massachusetts education officials say the state still lacks a comprehensive plan to address teacher shortages, as regulators delay licensure changes and acknowledge efforts are too limited.
Massachusetts officials push to expand early college enrollment to 100,000 students by 2036, but funding, staffing and logistics challenges remain.
Massachusetts State Police will likely not bring back boxing training after a cadet’s 2024 death, as officials shift toward jiu-jitsu-based tactics.
A Massachusetts House committee advanced a bill limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement while expanding protections for illegal immigrants, setting up a potential floor vote.
Massachusetts Senate unanimously passes bill to ban pet shop sales of dogs, cats, and rabbits, expand animal cruelty laws, and address pet ownership barriers.
Massachusetts House Minority Leader Brad Jones announced he will not run again, closing out a long tenure that drew frustration from conservatives who wanted stronger opposition to Democrats.
Diana DiZoglio heads to Massachusetts high court as justices weigh whether she can use outside counsel in her audit fight with lawmakers
Gov. Maura Healey plans to legalize Sunday hunting in Massachusetts through a supplemental budget, expanding access and crossbow use.
Abortions in Massachusetts more than doubled from 2023 to 2024, driven by a surge in out-of-state telehealth patients, according to state data.
Massachusetts House leaders say they may raise taxes if voters approve a proposed income tax cut, raising new concerns about whether lawmakers will respect ballot results.
Massachusetts reformers are pushing a ballot measure to change legislative stipends, calling the current system a “pay-for-loyalty” structure on Beacon Hill.
Massachusetts House Democrats added language to a spending bill that could block federal tax changes if voters approve a tax cut, drawing criticism from opponents.
Massachusetts cities and towns can adopt “Starter Home Zoning Districts” under new state regulations aimed at encouraging smaller homes and expanding homeownership opportunities.
