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Tax Flight Accelerates in Massachusetts: $4.18 Billion in AGI Lost to Other States After Surtax
BY MICHAEL NORTON Opponents of the surtax on wealthier households say new IRS data points to an increase in adjusted…
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Massachusetts House overwhelming passes sweeping reform bill aimed at bolstering protections for immigrants
BY STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE The House on Wednesday passed a sweeping reform bill (H 5305Track) aimed at bolstering protections…
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Massachusetts Senate approves legislation to boost animal safety and equity for pet owners, ban certain retail sales
BY KATIE CASTELLANI STATE HOUSE, BOSTON….The Senate on Thursday approved legislation to boost animal safety and equity for pet owners.…
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AG Campbell’s motion to strike 72% voter-approved audit case kicked up to full Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
BY SAM DRYSDALE Auditor Diana DiZoglio will get her long-sought day before the full Supreme Judicial Court, though not to…
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Massachusetts income tax cut ballot question could lead to Beacon Hill raising taxes
BY COLIN A. YOUNG BOSTON – House leaders expect voters to give themselves an income tax cut if an advancing…
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Massachusetts lawmaker optimistic Bay State will “be as courageous and brave as the people of Minneapolis” on push for strong immigrant protections from ICE
BY ALISON KUZNITZ STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, March 18, 2026…..Hundreds of people crammed into Gardner Auditorium Wednesday to build momentum for…
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Massachusetts Gov. Healey signs executive order she says will save $10 billion in residents energy costs, states Iran war costing Mass. drivers $2.4 million per day
BY KATIE CASTELLANI BOSTON…..Saying the state has “a lot of energy needs,” Gov. Maura Healey tasked state agencies with adding…
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“Where Democracy Goes to Die”: Massachusetts Rep. Boldyga Skips Every Committee Hearing This Session
BY SAM DRYSDALE A state representative who says legislative committees are “where democracy goes to die” has not attended a…
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Vineyard Wind 1 completes offshore construction off coast of Massachusetts
BY COLIN A. YOUNG Offshore construction on the first offshore wind project to serve Massachusetts is done. The final blades…
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Massachusetts Senate Seeks SJC Advisory Opinion on Constitutionality of Public Records and Stipends Ballot Questions
BY SAM DRYSDALE The Massachusetts Senate plans to seek a high court advisory opinion on whether two proposed ballot initiatives…
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