Massachusetts government news

Trump Raises $4.1 Million for 2025 Inauguration in Massachusetts

News Summary President Donald Trump has successfully raised nearly $4.1 million from donors and businesses in Massachusetts for his 2025…

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Massachusetts Millionaires Flourish After Tax Changes

News Summary Following the approval of the Fair Share Amendment, Massachusetts has seen a significant surge in millionaires, with a…

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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

Federal Agents Detain Two in Winthrop Amid Immigration Concerns

News Summary In Winthrop, Massachusetts, federal agents detained two individuals during an immigration enforcement operation, sparking community concerns. Witnesses described…

4 days ago

Mike Kennealy Launches 2026 Gubernatorial Campaign in Massachusetts

News Summary Mike Kennealy has officially launched his campaign for the Massachusetts governor's office ahead of the 2026 election. As…

5 days ago

Massachusetts Businesses Brace for Impact of Upcoming Tariffs

News Summary As Massachusetts prepares for President-elect Donald Trump’s impending tariffs, local businesses face uncertainty. Proposed tariffs, including a 25%…

6 days ago

Springfield Extends Unemployment Benefits to 30 Weeks

News Summary In Springfield, Massachusetts, unemployment benefits have been extended to 30 weeks due to a rise in the jobless…

6 days ago

New Grant Program to Combat Waste in Massachusetts

News Summary The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has launched the Waste Reduction Innovation Grant (WRIG) program to fund innovative…

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