Politics
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Warren plan eyes $10 per day for child care as Massachusetts lawmakers make run at affordable plan
Michael P. Norton BOSTON – As state lawmakers mull another run at ambitious plans to make child care affordable, U.S.…
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Coalition wants $20 minimum wage by 2027 in Massachusetts
By Chris Lisinski FEB. 7, 2023…..The $15 minimum wage that kicked into effect Jan. 1 was years in the making…
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With New Chair, Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities forces cut in natural gas bills
Colin A. Young When they get their bills in March, most gas customers in Massachusetts are going see a decrease…
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Massachusetts activists, lawmakers announce bill to require state agencies to provide non-English robust translation and interpretation services
Boston, MA – Policymakers and immigrants-rights activists with the Mass Speaks Coalition were among those who unveiled today the Language…
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City of Fall River announces $600,000 in ARPA funds earmarked for local tourism efforts
The City of Fall River announced Tuesday that it has more plans on how the remaining ARPA money will be…
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MassGOP picks Carnevale to steer party’s future as chair
By Chris Lisinski and Michael P. Norton FEB. 1, 2023…..Massachusetts Republicans nearly stuck with party chairman Jim Lyons for another…
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Secretary of State William Galvin turns down 20 percent pay bump; here is what other officials will make
By Sam Drysdale STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, JAN. 31, 2023…..Secretary of State William Galvin is the only constitutional officer not accepting…
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Governor Healey seeks $282 million for shelter, food aid programs
By Chris Lisinski JAN. 30, 2023…..Reviving debate on an issue that lawmakers left untouched at the end of last session,…
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Bristol County lawmaker refiles previously rejected bill on postpartum depression days before Duxbury tragedy
A Bristol County lawmaker has made multiple attempts, one just days ago, to revive a bill she brought to Beacon…
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Massachusetts Governor Healey offers sympathetic ear in business address
By Chris Lisinski NEWTON, MASS. – Three weeks into her tenure in the corner office, Gov. Maura Healey told business…
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