News
Maura Healey Files Municipal Tax Increase Bill
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has re-filed a bill that would provide municipalities with more avenues to raise taxes.
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State Government
Maura Healey Slams Trump Over Tariffs As She Proposes Several Tax Increases
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey slammed President Donald Trump for slapping tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese exports, as she proposes tax increases of her own.
State Government
Boys In Massachusetts High School Field Hockey Surge By 250 Percent Over Eight Seasons
It's becoming increasingly common for boys to play girls' high school field hockey in Massachusetts.
Politics
Eight Questions DeepSeek Refuses To Answer
A low-cost Chinese artificial intelligence model hampered the American stock market this week. DeepSeek launched its free artificial intelligence assistant and the company said it could use less data and cost less money than American AI leaders. Notably, this caused Nvidia to lose a record-breaking $593 billion in market value
Around New England
Kelly Ayotte Creates DOGE-Like Commission In New Hampshire
New Hampshire now has a Department of Government Efficiency of its own.
Culture
Massachusetts Family Institute Plans Rally For Bill To Protect Female Athletes
The Massachusetts Family Institute plans to hold a rally and press conference next week to support a bill it says will protect female athletes from "unfair and unsafe competition” by allowing them to opt out of games against teams with males “without fear of discipline.“
State Government
Healey Administration Urges Massachusetts Legislature To Tighten State's Right To Shelter Law
Governor Maura Healey's administration wants to make big changes to the Massachusetts's emergency shelter system.
Around New England
New Hampshire Governor Declares School Choice Week
New Hampshire Republican Governor Kelly Ayotte declared this week to be school choice week in her state.