Transparency advocates say new rules are a step in the right direction — but don’t go far enough. They may take the issue to voters next.
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5 ways ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ would affect Massachusetts
Taxes, health care, food aid, student loans, solar and wind: what’s it all mean for you?
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Congress may cut funding to MassHealth. For some in New Bedford, it’s a major source of support
About 150,000 people could lose MassHealth coverage if congressional Republicans’ “Big, Beautiful Bill” passes.
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Liquor laws in Massachusetts are complicated. Will these bills simplify them?
Senate bills would legalize happy hour and let cities and towns — not the state — decide how many liquor licenses they’ll issue.
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Legislature faces budget squeeze
The state Legislature is set to finalize next year’s budget this summer. What does that mean as recession predictions swirl and federal funding is at risk?
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Four months into Mass. Legislature’s session, the question of transparency still looms
Will the Legislature make its committee votes public? A committee formed to decide that has met only once.
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Will a bill to protect students from sex abuse by school staff finally pass this year?
Massachusetts lags behind 39 other states, where laws make it illegal for school employees to sexually abuse teens. A New Bedford family has gone to federal court alleging their teenage son’s school failed to protect him from abuse.
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Why are electric and gas bills so high?
Heating bills are soaring: Our legislators are working on it, but there’s no quick fix for years of rate increases.
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Sylvia eager to work on green issues and cost of living
Oysters, fish, and clean water: they’re on the Fairhaven Democrat’s agenda as he represents the South Coast on the Environment and Natural Resources Committee.
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Ouellette likes efficiency — but not the DOGE way
“I personally am a moderate. I tend to lean toward efficient government.” — Rep. Steven Ouellette, D-Westport