House Ways and Means

Homeless advocates are planning to converge on the Massachusetts State House to press lawmakers to support programs for those trying to find a permanent place to live.

BOSTON (AP) _ Last call at casinos is proving to be a tough call for Massachusetts lawmakers. Tucked into a proposed $40.5 billion state budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1 is language that could allow Massachusetts casinos to serve liquor to gamblers until 4 a...

The top budget writer in the Massachusetts House says lawmakers in that chamber won't be looking at new taxes as they begin to craft a spending plan for the next fiscal year. House Ways and Means Committee chairman Brian Dempsey said Wednesday that new taxes ``are not on the table'' for the 2017 fiscal year budget...