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From economic scorecards to nursing home scandals, what's on Mass. lawmakers plates before November Oct 05, 2026

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Ahead of the Healey-Minogue debate, we unpack state tax policy, affordability. Plus we look at long-term care legislation and proposed reforms to nursing home oversight.

Inside Springfield's $2 billion courthouse battle, the gas tax fight and the cost of living Sep 29, 2026

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State House News Service reporter Ella Adams breaks down a demand for a federal probe over the proposed $2 billion courthouse in Springfield, MA, the Beacon Hill showdown on gas tax relief, and new polling on Massachusetts' affordability.

White House security debate puts Massachusetts’ 9/11 history in focus Sep 08, 2026

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Proposed White House security plans raise new questions. What about public access on Beacon Hill? Colin Young explains how Massachusetts’ 9/11 history still shapes policy and remembrance.

From federal fraud charges to Primary Day: How public trust is shaping up across Massachusetts Aug 31, 2026

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Federal fraud indictments for a sitting state representative, Beacon Hill accountability, and EBT card skimming safeguards shape the week ahead in Mass. politics.

Primary realities versus policy fights: How are the ballots in Massachusetts shaping up? Aug 24, 2026

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From immediate primary matchups in Western Mass. to sweeping November ballot initiatives, state voters face critical choices that highlight the dynamic between local representation and direct policy fights.

MA median wealth tops $370K, but 1 in 3 can't cover a $400 emergency Aug 17, 2026

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A Boston Fed report highlights severe wealth inequality in Mass., prompting lawmakers to evaluate housing reforms and estate tax policies to address the divide.

Beacon Hill versus local control: the battle over tiny towns and an empty seat Aug 10, 2026

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State House News Service reporter Colin Young deep dives into home rule petitions and how they're aimed at addressing local communities issues.

Massachusetts lawmakers pivot to campaign trail mode as regularly scheduled sessions end Aug 03, 2026

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All 160 Massachusetts legislative districts are electing members this fall, while new operating rules keep the current Legislature in session.

July 31 isn't the hard deadline anymore, so when will Beacon Hill actually finish up? Jul 27, 2026

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Under new rules, Mass. lawmakers can schedule formal sessions to take up any of the numerous bills that they have been dumping into six-person conference committees, after the end of July.

Mass. governor seeks $100M school band aid, while Beacon Hill weighs a WooSox wage carve out Jul 27, 2026

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Less than a week after signing the new Massachusetts budget, Gov. Maura Healey filed a supplemental budget seeking an additional $100 million for public schools this year.

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