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Massachusetts revenue gains holding up with three months left in fiscal year
Colin A. Young Collectors at the Department of Revenue took in $3.849 billion in tax revenue in March, with receipts…
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Massachusetts tax bill emerging as relief vehicle for seniors, caregivers
By Sam Drysdale STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, APRIL 4, 2023…..Gov. Maura Healey wants to make life easier for seniors at a…
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Massachusetts bill targets abusive coaching, toxic school sports cultures
By Colin A. Young APRIL 3, 2023…..Two Newton lawmakers are hoping to begin to stamp out abusive coaching practices and…
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New numbers add to Massachusetts population concerns
By Colin A. Young BOSTON – The population of Massachusetts shrunk by nearly 8,000 people between July 2021 and July…
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House Speaker Mariano pledges more progress for Massachusetts immigrants
By Sam Doran STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, MARCH 29, 2023…..From an $87 million boost to housing assistance funds to a “streamlined”…
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Massachusetts legislature sends $1.1 billion proposal to Governor Healey
By Chris Lisinski and Sam Doran STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, MARCH 23, 2023…..The House and Senate worked together Thursday to place…
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Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities approves National Grid rate reduction
Michael P. Norton In 41 days, National Grid customers will start getting relief from soaring electric rates. The Department of…
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Social workers press for sex ed, school meals in Massachusetts schools
By Chris Lisinski BOSTON – MARCH 21, 2023…..During her previous career as a third-grade teacher, Rep. Brandy Fluker Oakley always…
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Massachusetts eviction prevention policy set to expire March 31
Chris Lisinski More than one hundred organizations endorsed a call Monday for lawmakers to extend a pandemic-era eviction prevention policy,…
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Banking Sector Rattled By Another “Emergency Rescue”
By Michael P. Norton MARCH 19, 2023…..BOSTON – The banking sector was roiled Sunday by another “emergency rescue”. Sen. Elizabeth…
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