Nineteen activist groups submitted 47 initiative petitions, including 42 proposed laws and 5 constitutional amendments to the Massachusetts AGO, which now faces constitutional review before potentially reaching voters.

Massachusetts Governor Healey meets with Texas Democrats avoiding a special legislative session in Texas over redistricting. The move reflects deep political divides and may impact democratic integrity.

Massachusetts reports nearly 100,000 new homes developed one year after the Affordable Homes Act, highlighting state efforts in expanding accessible housing.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu introduces SCALE program to aid small, minority-owned and women-owned businesses in competing for city contracts, with 27 businesses joining the initiative funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.

Massachusetts awards $24.2 million to expand vocational training for 2,500 job seekers in trades, construction, and manufacturing through evening programs in 23 school districts.

Neo-Nazi group Blood Tribe disrupted an anti-Trump rally in Concord, New Hampshire, resulting in a physical confrontation and prompting a police investigation.

Massachusetts invests $25 million from Fair Share dollars in a no-cost tutoring program to improve early literacy across 272 elementary schools, focusing on K-3 students.

Cambridge, facing higher Eversource rates, promotes its Community Electricity Program offering more sustainable and often cheaper energy options to residents.

The Massachusetts Senate passes a bill to ban cell phones in public schools to improve students' focus and mental health; the bill now heads to the House for consideration.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll allocate $182 million for 1,245 new low-income rental homes, aiming to address the state's housing crisis.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and State Representative Aaron Michlewitz support new legislation to allow businesses to upgrade from beer and wine to all-alcohol licenses, aiming to boost local economies and community bonds.

Ex-Medfield official Kevin Ryder pleaded guilty to stealing public funds and other charges, sentenced to 2.5 years with six months to serve and the rest suspended for probation. He took over $100,000 from the town.

Governor Maura Healey launches the DRIVE Initiative, investing $400 million to enhance Massachusetts's research and innovation economy, aiming to create jobs and sustain global leadership in healthcare innovation.