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A proposed moratorium on data centers hits resistance in Mass. Senate

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A proposed moratorium on data centers hits resistance in Mass. Senate

Jul 24, 2026

Layered over ADU law, Senate duplex bill would allow three units on most residential lots

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Layered over ADU law, Senate duplex bill would allow three units on most residential lots

Jul 24, 2026

Senate ready to open access to legislative records, muddying outlook for ballot question

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Senate ready to open access to legislative records, muddying outlook for ballot question

Jul 23, 2026

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Mass. lawmakers move to create statewide framework for e-bikes and scooters

Jul 23, 2026

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Despite being disproportionately impacted by air pollution, many Gateway Cities don’t have state-run air quality monitors

Jul 23, 2026

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Despite some relief, small businesses still in line for double-digit health premium increases

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Small businesses still in line for double-digit health premium increases — with some relief

Jul 23, 2026

Eleventh-hour Senate move could upend tax rebate ballot question

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Eleventh-hour Senate move could upend tax rebate ballot question

Jul 21, 2026

Wu, feds unveil plan to tackle sea level rise in Boston

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Wu, feds unveil plan to tackle sea level rise in Boston

Jul 20, 2026

In the face of state housing shortage, could single-family zoning be on the chopping block?

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In the face of a state housing shortage, could single-family zoning be on the chopping block?

Jul 16, 2026

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Healey seeks $100 million in additional school funding as districts confront mounting financial strain

Jul 16, 2026

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SJC sides with solar developer in dispute with Petersham officials

Jul 15, 2026

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‘We are America’: Chelsea named All-America city for the second year in a row

Jul 14, 2026

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The tricky calculus of designing a ballot with nine questions

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The tricky calculus of designing a ballot with nine questions

Jul 10, 2026

Chris Lisinski

Ten communities in Massachusetts went ‘fossil fuel free.’ Then utilities spent $100M on natural gas infrastructure there.

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Ten communities in Massachusetts went ‘fossil fuel free.’ Then utilities spent $100M on natural gas infrastructure there.

Jul 09, 2026

Jordan Wolman

Faced with crippling housing crisis, Beacon Hill nibbles at the edges

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Faced with crippling housing crisis, Beacon Hill nibbles at the edges

Jul 02, 2026

Jennifer Smith

July is here, and that means it’s busy season again on Beacon Hill

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July is here, and that means it’s busy season again on Beacon Hill

Jul 01, 2026

Chris Lisinski

Trump DOJ sues Mass. over immigrant tuition law

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Trump DOJ sues Mass. over immigrant tuition law

Jun 30, 2026

Chris Lisinski

Merrimack Health shutters Methuen maternity unit a month earlier than expected

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Merrimack Health shutters Methuen maternity unit a month earlier than expected

Jun 29, 2026

Hallie Claflin

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