Legislators say cutting the energy efficiency program will lower electric and gas bills. Environmentalists oppose the change.
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Trump proclamation aims to unleash commercial fishing in Atlantic
The Conservation Law Foundation says it’s ready to sue to protect a ‘biodiversity hotspot’ and national marine monument.
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Healey plans to cut winter electric, natural gas bills
The governor announced a $180 million energy savings plan ahead of the annual State of the Commonwealth address.
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Commonwealth in new conflict with feds over SNAP benefits
The benefits provided to recipients are fully funded by the federal government and are not being withheld, but disrupted administrative funding could slow benefit delivery.
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Governor Healey endorses new high school tests
End-of-course tests administered by the state could be a new model after voters nixed high-stakes MCAS exams.
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Transparency reforms and rent control clear signature hurdle, campaigns say
Legislators’ pay, public records, an income tax cut, starter homes and all-party primaries are among proposals in the mix for the 2026 ballot.
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Sweeping energy bill in House paused amid pushback
Environmental advocates oppose the proposal. Supporters say it addresses rising energy costs.
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Judge: USDA must tap contingency fund for SNAP benefits
The ruling requires Trump administration lawyers to inform the court of its plan by Monday.
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Scallopers push to open northern edge of Georges Bank
New Bedford fishermen advocate at the Statehouse for reopening a scallop ground shuttered to commercial fishing since 1994.
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Police oppose new plan to overhaul qualified immunity
The qualified immunity bill represents one of the few remaining flashpoints from Massachusetts’ 2020 police reform law.