Politics
-
Massachusetts relief bill coming together to aid workers, businesses
By Katie Lannan MARCH 8, 2021…..Top legislative Democrats on Monday sketched out the broad outlines of legislation they said they’d…
Read More » -
While Auchincloss, Markey tout American Rescue Plan, both press for $15 minimum wage
While Democratic Massachusetts lawmakers are pleased with the likely passage of the American Rescue Plan, they don’t plan on stopping…
Read More » -
Due to troubling reports concerning abuse, Beacon Hill to take up child protection bill
Matt Murphy Calling the drop during the pandemic in reports of suspected child abuse a “troubling” sign, House Speaker Ron…
Read More » -
Senate passes $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill that includes $1,400 checks, child tax credits, more unemployment
The Senate passed a bill Saturday afternoon aimed at providing Americans and states with pandemic relief in addition to vaccine…
Read More » -
Independent Massachusetts drivers’ group seeks $20 an hour minimum wage
Chris Van Buskirk State House News Service Representatives of a group representing around 800 rideshare drivers gathered outside the State…
Read More » -
Tax Bills May Be Slapped on Small Business Recovery Grants
Thousands of small businesses have received hundreds of millions of dollars in state recovery grants since December, helping them to…
Read More » -
Warren: Pandemic underscores need for wealth tax
By Matt Murphy MARCH 1, 2021…..Arguing that the wealth of billionaires has grown over the course of the pandemic, U.S.…
Read More » -
Boost from new J&J vaccine will be gradual
By Chris Lisinski MARCH 1, 2021…..Gov. Charlie Baker is optimistic that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine approved for emergency use…
Read More » -
Auchincloss celebrates district wins in President Biden’s stimulus plan passage
Washington, D.C. – This morning, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (MA-04 which includes southern Massachusetts and Fall River), voted for passage of…
Read More » -
Pool testing for COVID-19 adopted in nearly half of school districts
By Katie Lannan FEB. 26, 2021…..About 950 schools in Massachusetts are administering weekly pooled COVID-19 tests to about 300,000 teachers,…
Read More »
