Commentary
Rent Control Makes Housing Less Affordable
The Massachusetts ballot initiative to cap rent prices is a foolhardy idea that never works as intended.
State Government
News
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.
News
Massachusetts Red Tape Driving Residents, Businesses Away, Report Says
A new Pioneer Institute report says Massachusetts is losing residents and businesses due to burdensome regulations and calls for licensing reform, a statewide business portal, and workforce changes.
News
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.
News
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.
News
Massachusetts Growth, Jobs Numbers Trailing U.S. Rates
Massachusetts economists are expecting to learn in April that job growth has been slower than originally estimated across Massachusetts, as they flag weaknesses in the state labor market.
News
Massachusetts Poll: Voters Back Income Tax Cut, Rent Control, Same-Day Registration as Maura Healey Holds Commanding Lead
A new UNH poll finds Massachusetts voters support lowering the income tax, rent control, and same-day voter registration, while Gov. Maura Healey holds a wide lead over potential GOP challengers.
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More Layoffs: Massachusetts Green Steel Company Cutting 71 Workers
Boston Metal plans to lay off 71 workers after an equipment failure at its Brazil facility disrupted financing, dealing a setback to Massachusetts’ climate tech push that Gov. Maura Healey has promoted.
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