Politics

Massachusetts House sends $1.1 billion tax relief bill to Senate

By Chris Lisinski BOSTON – The full House couldn’t find a single thing they wanted to change in a nearly…

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University of Massachusetts Board votes to raise tuition, room and board

By Sam Drysdale STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, APRIL 13, 2023…..The University of Massachusetts has agreed to increase tuition, room and board…

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Cap gains rate cut, child and dependent tax credit, features in Mass. House’s $1.1 billion tax relief plan

Chris Lisinski and Michael P. Norton House Democrats have come around on the idea of slashing the state’s short-term capital…

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After court ruling, Governor Healey announces actions taken to keep medication abortion in Massachusetts

BOSTON – Following a federal court ruling in Texas in the case of Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. U.S. Food…

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Massachusetts Republican Representative pushing psychedelic legalization bills

Colin A. Young A former police officer whose office described him as “widely regarded as the most conservative member of…

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Governor Healey’s free college cost pegged to aid, enrollment projections

By Sam Drysdale STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, APRIL 6, 2023…..Gov. Maura Healey said this week that she is looking forward to…

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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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Governor Healey names over 40 Latino leaders to new Governor’s Council on Latino Empowerment

BOSTON – Tomorrow, Governor Maura T. Healey will sign an Executive Order establishing the Governor’s Council on Latino Empowerment and…

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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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