Stories covering state and local politics, featuring work from the Boston University Statehouse Program.
In 7-0 vote, school committee passes $1.73 billion budget
Haitian TPS uncertainty puts pressure on Mass health care sector
Advocates and lawmakers at odds over transparency ballot questions
Lawmakers argue stipend reform at public hearing
South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast Included International Officials, Local Performers
Mass. House bill seeks protections for immigrants
Massachusetts lawmakers push to direct more healthcare spending to primary care amid access crisis
Brookline’s rent control bid advances through state legislature
Student Opportunity Act enters its final year in MA. What’s next?
Lawmakers On Verge Of Passing New Literacy Standards Legislation
Legislators Petition To Name Dorchester Courthouse After The Late Juvenile Court Judge Leslie E. Harris
Why Bill Galvin is concerned about Gov. Healey’s fiscal ’27 budget
‘This is not normal’: Brookline lawmakers outline priorities for pivotal year on Beacon Hill
Comerford amendment aims for level funding under literacy mandate
Dispute over kennel space complicates rollout of Ollie’s Law
Changes to MBTA bus routes could mean good news for riders
Educators air views on Right to Read bill
Proposed alcohol tax aims to fund recovery efforts, but restaurants warn of added costs
‘MWRA needs to pay more’: Controversial proposal to reduce sewage in rivers triggers cost concerns
‘There are too many patients to be patient’: UMass officials advocate for state funding amid federal cuts
Select Board discusses response to MWRA proposal to allow flow of sewage into Alewife Brook
For state’s homeless, a new bill could make IDs easier to obtain
Proposed bill aims to ban rodenticides for wildlife, pet safety
New bill targets ‘humanitarian crisis’ in Massachusetts prisons, eyes universal standards for all
National primary care shortages affect Newton residents
Federal funding cuts: Concerns grow as winter approaches
Antisemitism Commission recommendations bring concerns about free speech
SNAP benefits are frozen: How Mass. food pantries are trying to fill the gap
Report warns of ‘perfect storm’ pressuring local budgets throughout Mass.
Lawmakers push to restrict migrants’ eligibility for shelters
‘Food is medicine’: Congressman McGovern proposes bill to increase reimbursement for school meals
No relief in sight to offset town’s $11 million school transportation costs
Amid federal cuts, legislators push for transition to clean energy
Fed’s Collins presents benign economic outlook, emphasizes inflation and wage growth focus
Mass. needs thousands more clean energy workers. Here’s how it plans to train them
As solar advocates push for streamlined permitting, installer claims Arlington remains ahead of the curve
Smith College students drop a banner in support of Climate Superfund bill
‘A stopgap.’ How part of a $17 million allocation will help Berkshire Medical Center and Fairview Hospital offset federal cuts
Dot delegation has mixed feelings on state flag and redesign of seal
From Wayland “future leader” to Senate candidate: Why Alex Rikleen is challenging Ed Markey
Boston advocates watching statewide ‘YIMBY’ push on housing matters: City excluded from proposal – for now
Sangiolo, Schwartz weigh on on legislature audit fight
Filling the gap: Advocates call for more ‘missing middle’ housing
Arlington students, teachers advocate for mandatory financial education
Food truck owners push for bill establishing state-wide health regulations
MetroWest public health officials are happy with MA vaccine policy. Here’s why:
Corporate tax fight hits home for New Bedford residents as federal cuts loom
Plymouth residents likely face even higher utility bills this winter
