Massachusetts 250 Commission Holds First Official Meeting, Eyes Worcester and Evacuation Day Events

Massachusetts's Joint Special Commission on the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution held its first meeting with quorum on January 27, receiving reports on $3.5 million in state grants to 96 organizations, upcoming Knox Trail commemorations, and Sail Boston 2026.

Watertown Seeks Permanent Property Tax Split to Block 18 Percent Residential Hike

Watertown presses Massachusetts Revenue Committee for a permanent property tax fix to prevent an 18 percent residential hike.

Massachusetts Panel Hears Bills to Restore Retirement Credit for Bypassed Officers

Massachusetts public safety retirement bills draw Lawrence fire captain, Salem senator to Beacon Hill hearing. The Joint Committee on Public Service, co-chaired by Rep.

Massachusetts Lawmakers Hear Testimony on Menopause Care Access Bill H4838

Massachusetts lawmakers take testimony on a first-of-its-kind menopause care bill. The Joint Committee on Public Health held a January 27 hearing on House Bill 4838, filed by co-chair Representative Marjorie C.

Massachusetts Disability Subcommittee Agrees to Pursue Two SEED Partnership Projects

Massachusetts disability employment subcommittee plots model-employer roadmap and youth pipeline with federal partners.

Massachusetts Disability Panel Warned of $3.5 Billion Medicaid Funding Loss Through 2028

Massachusetts disability subcommittee hears warning of $3.5 billion Medicaid loss and imminent service restructuring.

Massachusetts House Engrosses Three Boston Police Age-Waiver Bills in Brief Session

The Massachusetts House passed six bills by voice vote and adjourned in memory of former Quincy Mayor James A. Sheets at a brief informal session January 23.

Massachusetts Senate Engrosses Randolph Haitian Creole Ballot Bill, Advances Literacy Measure

Massachusetts Senate engrosses Randolph Haitian Creole ballot bill and advances teacher literacy overhaul.

Healey Promises 25 Percent Winter Electric Bill Cut, 100,000 New Homes

Gov. Maura Healey pledged a 25 percent cut to electric bills and a 10 percent cut to gas bills for February and March, while outlining a sweeping affordability agenda at the January 22 State of the Commonwealth address before the joint convention in Boston.

Massachusetts House enacts Westwood liquor bill, passes string of local charter measures

The Massachusetts House passed a dozen local and special-legislation measures unanimously at its January 22 informal session.