Beacon Hill Cuts $87 Million for City in Draft Bill
Legislators have cut over $2 billion in federal funding from Gov. Charlie Baker's proposed spending bill — including $87 million the governor had set aside for New Bedford.
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State Senate Passes Sports Betting Bill
The Massachusetts Senate voted Thursday to legalize sports wagering in the state, but lawmakers will have to reconcile the many differences between the Senate's bill and the one that passed the House last summer.
Seekonk Lawmaker Sponsors Bill Targeting Protests Outside Homes
One Republican lawmaker from Bristol County thinks protests have gone too far — and he has an idea for what to do about it.
Former State Ethics Committee Chair Sentenced for Embezzlement
Former State House Ethics Committee Chair and 22-year state representative David Nangle was sentenced to 15 years in prison for illegally embezzling campaign funds and failing to report income, among other crimes.
Two Lawmakers Opt Against Accepting Pay Raise
With so many people unemployed, the time is not right to accept a legislative pay raise, said Rep. Chris Hendricks.
Saying My Prayers for Gov. Baker [PHIL-OSOPHY]
Phil Paleologos is joining over 300 pastors from around the Commonwealth who sent a letter to Gov. Charlie Baker asking he veto the abortion amendment.
Beacon Hill OKs School and City State Aid for 3 Months
Cities and town leaders across Massachusetts are trying to build budgets with little information about local aid from the state.
New Taunton State Rep Says School Budgets An Issue
Carol Doherty's home city is looking at a $4.5 million school funding budget gap this year.
Taxpayers Can't Catch a Break [PHIL-OSOPHY]
It's getting to be a racket.