Massachusetts environmental news

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 months ago

Massachusetts Eases Electric Truck Sales Quota Regulations

News Summary Massachusetts has announced a temporary reprieve for truck manufacturers struggling to meet electric truck sales quotas under the…

2 months ago

Massachusetts Faces Rising Healthcare Costs: Affordability Challenges

News Summary Massachusetts is grappling with a significant rise in healthcare costs, experiencing an 8.6% increase in 2023, totaling $78.1…

2 months ago

Massachusetts Food Banks Struggle Amid Federal Cuts

News Summary Food banks across Massachusetts are facing a significant crisis due to federal funding cuts totaling $3.3 million from…

3 months ago

Massachusetts Lawmakers Visit Canada to Explore Energy Solutions

News Summary Lawmakers from Massachusetts are embarking on an alternative energy fact-finding mission to Hydro-Québec in Canada. With state budget…

3 months ago

Natural Gas Expansion: A Hot Debate Brewing in Bay State

News Summary As residents in the Bay State face soaring utility bills, the Healey administration is under scrutiny for opposing…

3 months ago

Massachusetts Receives $27.8 Million for Parks Improvement

News Summary The Healey-Driscoll Administration in Massachusetts has announced a significant investment of $27.8 million in grants aimed at enhancing…

3 months ago

Gas Prices in Massachusetts Take a Dip Again!

News Summary Gas prices in Massachusetts have decreased to an average of $2.93 per gallon for regular fuel, down from…

3 months ago

Massachusetts Faces Statewide Drought as Conditions Reach Critical Levels

News Summary Massachusetts is experiencing a statewide drought with some areas classified under significant or critical drought categories. The Connecticut…

3 months ago