[ad_1] BOSTON — Lawmakers are seeking more support for the state’s safety net hospitals amid rising concerns about the fiscal health of a fund that helps...
[ad_1] BOSTON — Money for free community college, regional transportation and increased spending on housing and child care are among the highlights of the Senate’s version...
[ad_1] BEVERLY — Mayor Mike Cahill used his annual State of the City address this week to highlight accomplishments and to reiterate that the city is...
[ad_1] ANDOVER — After almost three hours of debating town finances Monday night, voters approved an operating budget with an additional $1,875,000 to prevent cuts in school...
[ad_1] MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA — Considering 21 articles on the warrant was no easy task but annual Town Meeting wrapped it up in about three hours. Town Moderator...
[ad_1] BOSTON — Downtowns, youth sports programs, churches, food pantries and nonprofits are among the myriad interests angling for a piece of the state’s nearly $58...
[ad_1] METHUEN — Financial illiteracy is an unfortunate plague among Americans, with only 57% equipped to make informed financial decisions, according to MarketWatch. While April may...
[ad_1] BOSTON — State dollars for the emergency family shelter system are dwindling, and restaurateurs who for years enjoyed expanded outdoor dining and the ability to sell...
[ad_1] BOSTON — House Democrats are seeking hundreds of millions of dollars more for MBTA upgrades and workforce needs as part of their annual spending plan....
[ad_1] BEVERLY — When Kellie Moulton gave birth two years ago, she used eight weeks of sick time to stay home with her newborn son. When...
[ad_1] BOSTON — More money for public transportation, education, housing, and workforce development are among the highlights of the House of Representatives’ version of next year’s...
[ad_1] BOSTON — Healey administration officials urged lawmakers to approve the governor’s affordable housing plan, arguing the $4.1 billion borrowing bill would spur the construction of...
[ad_1] Even with the city planning to kick in $3 million of a proposed $6.1 million increase to keep Gloucester schools level funded in the new...
[ad_1] BOSTON — Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren is leading a renewed effort in Congress to impose a wealth tax on the nation’s top earners. The proposed...
[ad_1] NEW YORK — After weeks of testing, an electronic system for filing returns directly to the IRS is now available to taxpayers in Massachusetts and...
[ad_1] BOSTON — House Democrats filed a proposal to pump another $245 million into the state’s emergency shelter system amid an ongoing surge of migrants. The...
[ad_1] WENHAM â The state Attorney Generalâs Office is investigating complaints against the Academy at Penguin Hall, a private all-girls high school in Wenham. Assistant Attorney...
[ad_1] BOSTON â State lawmakers are making another push to approve a plan expanding access to child care options for parents while attracting and retaining new...
[ad_1] To help homeowners age 60 and up and veterans of all ages lower their property tax bills, the City Council is considering an ordinance to...
[ad_1] MADISON (WKOW) — Wisconsin Repubicans have unveiled a new proposal to establish a medical marijuana program in the state. The bill would limit the drug...