Healey announces new ‘community climate bank’ dedicated to affordable housing
The Healey administration plans to shuttle $50 million in state funds to a “community climate...
Legislature
Eliminating tax cap law among 70-plus amendments to Senate’s $586M tax relief plan
A Marlborough Democrat wants to repeal the state tax cap law that sent billions in...
Decriminalize magic mushrooms, say Democrats who have filed bills to loosen psilocybin law in Massachusetts
Any person 18 years or older could grow, eat, or share magic mushrooms under legislation...
Boston police received 47 drink spiking reports in first six months of 2023
Boston police received 47 reports of drink spiking in the city during the first six...
Senate release $586 million tax relief plan that avoids changes to tax cap law
Senate Democrats rolled out a $586 million tax relief proposal Thursday that boosts several housing-related...
Battenfeld: Massachusetts lawmakers passing few laws good news for beleaguered citizens
The shocking news that the do-nothing, Democratic dominated Massachusetts Legislature has passed only ten laws...
Advocates pitch early priorities for Ed Augustus as he starts as new housing secretary
The former city manager of Worcester starts as the state’s brand new secretary of housing...
Making cocktails to-go permanent and reviving happy hour back on Beacon Hill docket
A pair of state lawmakers are separately pushing to make permanent the ability to buy...
Peter Durant plans to announce Senate run next week for Anne Gobi’s seat, source says
State Rep. Peter Durant, a Spencer Republican, plans to announce next week a run for...
Could a Floating Hospital treat Mass and Cass addicts?
A South Boston Democrat wants to put money behind a study that could lead to...