Politics
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Massachusetts State Auditor finds over $4 million in public benefit fraud in three months
BOSTON — In a quarterly progress report issued this week, State Auditor Diana DiZoglio said examiners within the office’s Bureau…
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Restaurant industry wary of further possible minimum wage increase in Massachusetts
Alison Kuznitz STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, MAY 24, 2023…..Restaurateurs and other small business owners are wary of a looming “threat” of…
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Report: Antisemitism, White Supremacy On Rise In Mass.
By Alison Kuznitz STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, MAY 23, 2023…..As antisemitic attacks and white supremacist activity escalate in Massachusetts, the Anti-Defamation…
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Massachusetts Regulators Vote For New Path On Cannabis Cafes
By Chris Lisinski Cannabis regulators voted Monday to overhaul their approach toward rolling out social consumption locations, sometimes referred to…
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Nearly 100 “Fight MAGA Default Crisis Rallies” to take place this weekend, including in Massachusetts
BOSTON – A number of rallies are taking place across the country this weekend, including in Massachusetts, criticizing MAGA Republicans…
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Sponsors see momentum behind Massachusetts postpartum-psychosis bill
By Alison Kuznitz STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, MAY 18, 2023…..The alleged murder of three young children by a Duxbury mother experiencing…
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Healey-Driscoll Administration announces $246 million to build and preserve 1,600 affordable and mixed-income housing units
LOWELL – Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded $246 million in direct subsidies and state and federal housing tax credits to…
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DOJ probe: Rollins tried to influence DA election, lied under oath
Chris Lisinski Outgoing U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins attempted to influence the race to fill her former position as Suffolk County…
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In-state rates for immigrants a “no-brainer,” Guv says
Chris Lisinski Gov. Maura Healey doubled down Tuesday on her support for extending access to lower in-state tuition rates to…
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Massachusetts Amends Rules For Fossil-Fuel Free Program
By Michael P. Norton After incorporating changes based on public feedback, state energy officials say they expect to finalize rules…
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