ARPA bill’s $135 million for Massachusetts Cultural Council not all that it seems
Legislators, advocates urge state to improve shelter system for homeless
Milford’s Pacifico DeCapua transitions to district court judge next month
Some Attleboro area earmarks tied up in sweeping federal pandemic aid bill
Two years after Massachusetts approved menthol ban, some lawmakers seek reversal
Bill targets earlier deadline for Cape Cod tourism money to promote shoulder seasons
Two years into the pandemic and anti-Asian hate crimes: Reports unravel impact on Asian American’s health
Community TV in Attleboro area, state could get funding bump with new bill
Senate passes its $3.8 billion ARPA package: What’s in it for western Massachusetts?
Telemedicine Outreach Expands As Mental Health Cases See an Uptick Among Massachusetts Residents
Governor’s Council to interview Milford’s Pacifico DeCapua as nominee for judge
Massachusetts tenants and landlords struggle with eviction process after moratoriums end
H-1B visas in limbo amidst COVID and lingering immigration policies
Communities struggle with the risk accompanied by college campuses reopening but must consider their contribution to local economies and culture
Despite being a billion dollar market, the marijuana industry in Massachusetts still faces hurdles
The pandemic forced millions of women out of the workforce – many have not returned
Food pantries rise to the pandemic challenges
Homeless shelters and other agencies prepared for the winter
Supply Chain Disruptions Plague Several Sectors Before Holidays
Two years into the pandemic and anti-Asian hate crimes: How did they shake the Asian community in Massachusetts?
Mass. to receive 360,000 COVID vaccine doses for children ages 5-11
Bill that would expand Framingham Board of Health moves forward in Legislature
As e-bikes soar in popularity, a proposed Massachusetts law would clarify how and where they can be used
State House moves toward reopening, but timeline remains unclear
SouthCoast lawmakers respond to Gov. Baker’s offshore wind bill
Attleboro area senator says pandemic-era election reforms one step closer to being instituted
Plan to add majority-minority districts would touch South Shore, shift local incumbents
Senate’s ‘reimagining’ committee report makes recommendations for spending of ARPA money
Framingham state rep offers policy experience, tech savvy in bid to join Biden team
Through 100 percent Clean Act, climate advocates seek to ramp up state’s work on climate
Support grows for Indigenous Peoples Day
Foxboro lawmaker pushing bill to open up funds for horse racing tracks, funnel some revenue to agricultural schools
Whelan declares candidacy, Princi considers run for Barnstable County Sheriff
Attleboro state rep, senator back bill proposing end to life without parole sentences
Holyoke Community College lands $1M grant to build engineering program and boost diversity in STEM
South Shore Republicans oppose vaccine requirements for state representatives
Nearly ‘dead last’: Cyr, other leaders push to change low state spending on tourism
Cape Cod lawmakers hope to fund workforce-related issues from ARPA funds
New commission focuses on racial disparities in maternal health
Hundreds attend ACLU pro-abortion rally; Pressley, Healey among featured speakers
‘Gender X’ bill sails through Senate, heads to House
Jack Lewis’ bill to name an official state dinosaur continues legislative path
As state lawmakers debate redistricting, legislation to rework system makes its way through Beacon Hill
Looking forward: The millionaire’s tax in a post-pandemic Mass.
Demographic changes could have an effect on 16th Worcester District majority-minority
House rejects rule change backed by transparency advocates
Central Mass. lawmakers file bills supporting police mental wellness
Minority communities face obstacles to getting COVID-19 vaccine
