Politics

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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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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Massachusetts households to see first extra state-funded food aid

BOSTON – With extra federal aid ending, families in the Bay State will now see extra aid from the state…

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Massachusetts groups strongly oppose President Biden’s “Trump-like” proposed asylum restrictions

BOSTON, MA — Massachusetts groups are calling out President Biden stating that his plan towards asylum is Trump-like. This week,…

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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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Healey-Driscoll Administration announces enhanced state ID program for returning citizens

BOSTON – Yesterday, in a roundtable discussion with stakeholders, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced a newly enhanced and streamlined process to…

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