Massachusetts Economy

Boston Faces Major Funding Cuts to AmeriCorps Programs

News Summary Boston is reeling from significant cuts to the AmeriCorps program, with nearly $400 million slashed nationwide. This impacts…

2 days ago

EBT Services Outage for Massachusetts Residents

News Summary Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) has announced a temporary outage for Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) services scheduled…

2 days ago

Boston’s Lottery Luck: Multiple Winners Celebrate Huge Prizes

News Summary Boston has experienced a remarkable streak of lottery victories this April, with players claiming massive prizes. The highlight…

1 week ago

Massachusetts Faces Serious Energy Challenges Amid Cuts

News Summary Massachusetts residents are grappling with rising energy costs and cuts to vital support programs as Senator Ed Markey…

2 weeks ago

Concerns Rise as Federal Government Revokes Visas of International Students in Massachusetts

News Summary The federal government has revoked the visas of over 17 international students in Massachusetts, sparking widespread distress among…

3 weeks ago

Shocking Cut: $106 Million K-12 Education Grants Canceled in Massachusetts

News Summary The Trump administration's abrupt cancellation of $106 million in K-12 education grants in Massachusetts has raised widespread concerns…

4 weeks ago

Boston Moves Towards Elimination of Broker Fees for Renters

News Summary Governor Maura Healey has proposed a crucial initiative aimed at eliminating broker fees for renters in Boston. This…

4 weeks ago

National Grid Faces $15 Million Fine Over Billing Errors

News Summary National Grid has been fined $15 million due to serious billing issues affecting 35,000 customers in Massachusetts during…

4 weeks ago

Dunstable Sees a Ray of Hope After Federal Layoffs

News Summary In a surprising turn of events, Brian Whetstone, a National Park Service historian from Dunstable, has been reinstated…

1 month ago

Fall River Resident Hits the Jackpot with $1 Million Scratch Ticket Win

News Summary In an incredible turn of events, Maria Manchester of Fall River, MA, won $1 million from a scratch…

1 month ago