The Massachusetts House advanced a roughly $63.3B FY27 budget and voted down Republican tax-cut amendments. The bill now heads to the Senate for its own plan and negotiations.

More than two dozen news executives called on Israel to lift its ban on foreign reporters entering Gaza, saying independent reporting is essential after deadly attacks on journalists.

Methuen needs roughly $9.6M to close its school budget gap, and officials warn classrooms and services could be cut if the money doesn't appear.

Mayor Michelle Wu unveiled a five‑year climate roadmap that aims to cut Boston’s emissions 50% by 2030 and reach carbon neutrality by 2050, pairing building and transit steps with resilience projects.

A fishing group says House budget language to move license fees into the general fund would strip dedicated fisheries programs and could jeopardize more than $14 million in federal aid.

Town Meeting reps meet Monday to weigh a $176.4M FY27 budget, PFAS plant upgrades and a contentious outdoor‑lighting bylaw that could reshape neighborhoods.

Preliminary state data show Massachusetts' unemployment rose to 4.8% in February as payrolls fell by roughly 7,200, halting recent gains and sharpening budget worries.

Letitia James joined a 37‑state coalition backing Massachusetts’ suit that calls Kalshi’s sports markets illegal wagers disguised as event contracts.

Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez joined Mayor Michelle Wu and Rep. Ayanna Pressley in Roxbury to demand stronger federal support for child care as the White House advances a defense‑heavy FY2027 budget.

The JFK Library Foundation will honor Fed Chair Jerome Powell and Minnesota’s Twin Cities at a May 31 Profile in Courage gala, citing a defense of institutional independence. The choice lands amid DOJ scrutiny and local protests in Minneapolis.

Fall River Police Chief Kelly Furtado will step down as chief on June 1 after more than 38 years, citing political attacks tied to a search-warrant probe.

State-funded TV spots narrated by Secretary William Galvin have drawn scrutiny over timing, messaging and a roughly $203K price tag, leaving taxpayers on the hook for about $173K.

Rehoboth selectmen voted 4-1 to remove Fire Chief Mark Haskell after officials said he improperly intervened in a solar project next to his home.