State lawmakers and local officials want to see a new law stipulating that landlords who hire brokers be responsible for ...

A new year and new legislative session have arrived, and there are already loads of pressing issues that appear ripe for ...

Top Democrats in the House and Senate said they were still reviewing a request from Gov. Maura Healey to use $425 million in ...

A key deadline created 30 years ago to hold Beacon Hill accountable is on the chopping block this year after pols repeatedly ...

With today’s edition, coverage of the 2025-2026 Massachusetts legislative session begins with our weekly Beacon Hill Roll ...

It’s going to be a really important first month," one expert said. And several of the issues rearing their heads so early in ...

Last week was full of activity on Beacon Hill. The Legislature approved and sent to Gov. Maura Healey several bills passed on ...

During an appearance of GBH’s “Boston Public Radio,” Healey was ... The home rule petition would still need to win approval on Beacon Hill if it is passed by City Council.

Veteran political reporter Gin Dumcius of CommonWealth Beacon previewed the upcoming legislative session and other key 2025 topics in Massachusetts politics.

BOSTON (SHNS ... will be less inclined to give deep-blue Massachusetts a break. If the state does wind up on the hook, it’s possible Beacon Hill moves to pass along the costs to employers ...

Family child care highlighted as critical part of the state's infrastructure. Upcoming report looks at resources to support ...

The past 12 months have seen the collapse of Steward Health Care, which sent shockwaves through the state’s hospital sector.