Massachusetts government news

Massachusetts Representative Flanagan Arrested for Fraud

News Summary Massachusetts State Representative Christopher Flanagan faces serious federal fraud charges after allegedly embezzling $36,000 from the Home Builders…

3 weeks ago

Massachusetts Proposes New Social Consumption Licenses

News Summary The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission is proposing new social consumption licenses to allow cannabis use in public spaces.…

3 weeks ago

Massachusetts Lawmaker Arrested for Fraudulent Activities

News Summary Massachusetts State Representative Chris Flanagan has been arrested and charged with fraud, including multiple counts of wire fraud…

3 weeks ago

CareSource Acquires Commonwealth Care Alliance in Massachusetts

News Summary CareSource has officially acquired Commonwealth Care Alliance (CCA), aiming to improve healthcare services for nearly 50,000 Massachusetts residents.…

3 weeks ago

Massachusetts Pushes for Happy Hour Law Change

News Summary In Massachusetts, discussions are underway to revive happy hours, which have been banned for over 40 years. Senator…

3 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

Massachusetts Small Businesses Struggle with New Tariffs

News Summary In Massachusetts, small businesses are feeling the impact of President Trump’s new tariffs, which impose a 10% tax…

3 weeks ago

MBTA Payroll Soars in 2024 Amid Staff Increases

News Summary The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has witnessed a significant surge in payroll costs in 2024, reaching $879…

3 weeks ago

Mike Kennealy Announces Candidacy for Massachusetts Governor in 2026

News Summary Former Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Mike Kennealy has officially announced his bid for governor in…

3 weeks ago

Massachusetts Prepares for Future Pandemics: A Critical Review

News Summary As Massachusetts reflects on the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, experts highlight significant gaps in the state’s…

4 weeks ago