Government & Politics

The House wrapped up work on a nearly $61.5 billion fiscal year 2026 budget plan after two and a half days of proceedings that added tens of millions of dollars in spending and spotlighted fault lines on a series of broader policy issues.

In addition to having the ability to make employees feel empowered, there are also financial benefits to starting an employee-owned business or converting an existing business.

Raise Up says the 2,642 ultra-wealthy individuals delineated in the report represent 0.04% of the Massachusetts population, and collectively hold $500.4 billion in total wealth.

"One last thing I'll leave you with: The state of Arkansas, in March, just passed a comprehensive [cognitive rehabilitation therapy] bill. And if Arkansas can do it, I'm absolutely positive Massachusetts will be doing it soon," the Holden Republican said, drawing chuckles from the committee and attendees.

The 12 international students at Clark University and four at Worcester Polytechnic Institute whose legal statuses and visas were previously revoked are now able to continue their studies at the Worcester universities.

Two manufacturing firms in Central Massachusetts have received a combined $350,000 in grants from the state to support investments in new technology.

Demand for electricity from the New England grid fell to its lowest level ever Sunday thanks to...

Three housing developments in the downtown areas of two Gateway Cities in Central Massachusetts have received a combined $3.8 million in tax credits.

The Gov. Maura Healey Administration has launched a survey for business owners to gauge current or anticipated impacts caused by new tariffs.

An extension of jobless benefits is triggered under state law when the unemployment rate in any of the commonwealth's seven metropolitan statistical areas exceeds a 5.1% threshold.