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Voters demanded transparency. Is that what the Massachusetts Senate delivered? Feb 17, 2025

Mass. Senate lawmakers passed some session rules aiming to make the legislative process a little easier for people in the Commonwealth to understand.

Slow start, rushed finish: Mass. senators weigh rules changes amid a transparency push Feb 10, 2025

This week, six weeks into the new Legislative session in Massachusetts, state senators are planning to consider setting the rules to govern the two-year session.

Happy New Year 2025: A new year brings new laws to Massachusetts Feb 04, 2025

With the New Year, there are a few changes coming for Massachusetts residents. There are new laws, some taking effect Jan. 1, others later this year.

Mass. lawmakers consider cuts and regulation to shelter, food and water amid budget challenges Jan 27, 2025

On the shelter front, Mass. lawmakers have requested information about the impact of change on the state's shelter system, before they authorize necessary, requested funding.

Mass. lawmakers are split between tradition and defiance over Trump's inauguration Jan 20, 2025

A number of Democrats representing Massachusetts have opted to mark Martin Luther King Jr. day, rather than attend the presidential inauguration.

Beacon Hill’s budget balancing act: Tax revenue rises, but storm clouds loom for next year Jan 13, 2025

Mass. lawmakers are planning for a 2.2% increase in tax revenue to spend in the fiscal year 2026 budget. There is uncertainty beyond that.

After much criticism, Massachusetts lawmakers signal change is ahead Jan 06, 2025

The new Mass. Legislative session opened on January 1, 2025. Top lawmakers signals changes were ahead, and bemoaned unspecified negative press coverage.

Happy New Year 2025: A new year brings new laws to Massachusetts Jan 06, 2025

With the New Year, there are a few changes coming for Massachusetts residents. There are new laws, some taking effect Jan. 1, others later this year.

Unwrapping the gifts Massachusetts lawmakers handed constituents in 2024 Jan 06, 2025

We take a look at the biggest political and government stories of the year.

Trump's White House return raises uncertainty for Massachusetts higher education officials Dec 16, 2024

The UMass Board of Trustees meets this week. Among the agenda items — discussion of a five-year financial forecast.

Western Mass. could see economic benefits from passenger rail service along Route 2 Dec 09, 2024

Six options for passenger rail service along the Route 2 corridor were considered; options come at a cost of as much as $3 billion dollars.

What's happening in Mass. to protect transgender residents before Trump proposals go into effect? Dec 02, 2024

State lawmakers are supposed to only take up non-controversial matters during this informal session period.

Saying ‘mark my words,’ Mass. governor tries to move like the wind — with offshore wind Nov 25, 2024

Gov. Maura Healey got her top priorities in a climate bill — namely, language to reform the siting and permitting of clean energy.

Mass. lawmakers are looking for some new perspectives on health care in Cuba Nov 18, 2024

Massachusetts House Speaker Ron Mariano, Aaron Michlewitz, and other House leaders are sharing the successes of Mass. healthcare and life science industries, and learning about Cuban healthcare.

A look at the president-elect's agenda and how state lawmakers brace for impacts in Mass. Nov 11, 2024

The Massachusetts business climate, immigration, and reproductive policies likely to re-emerge as priorities for lawmakers, as Donald Trump assumes the Presidency again.

Poll workers across western Mass. say they're ready for voters Tuesday Nov 04, 2024

Some Hampshire County Town Clerks say that despite a lot of early votes, they expect record-breaking voter turnout.

Are Mass. legislative leaders leaving the door open to ignoring the will of the voters? Oct 28, 2024

Senate President Karen Spilka and Speaker of the House Ron Mariano haven't ruled out changes to laws coming from potential voter-approved ballot questions.

With Mass. early voting in progress, lawmaking continues at the Statehouse Oct 21, 2024

With sitting Mass. lawmakers working in a pre-election mode at the Statehouse, local election offices collect mailed in ballots, as we near election day.

Massachusetts voters have two chances to hear from U.S. Senate candidates this week Oct 14, 2024

Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Republican attorney John Deaton will debate Tuesday in eastern Mass. and Thursday in western Mass.

Pulling apart some election-related messaging western Mass. residents are seeing Oct 07, 2024

Campaigns are making the most of their opportunities to garner support from Massachusetts voters.

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