Massachusetts government news

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…

3 months ago

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…

3 months 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…

3 months 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…

3 months 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…

3 months 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%…

3 months 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…

3 months 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…

3 months ago

Boylston’s New England Botanic Garden Faces Funding Crisis

News Summary The New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill in Boylston, Massachusetts, confronts a significant funding crisis due to…

3 months ago

Governor Healey Denounces Trump’s Attacks on Massachusetts Universities

News Summary Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has publicly condemned former President Donald Trump's ongoing attacks on universities, particularly focusing on…

3 months ago