Statehouse
New Bedford’s state reps will press House leadership to fund Fire Station 9
Gov. Maura Healey’s new budget bill seeks to add the city to a public safety staffing program.
Galvin defends ballot questions as a ‘safety valve’ amid reform push
The secretary of state, lawmakers and a think tank split on reforming the ballot question process.
Beacon Hill starts to eye statewide guardrails on the use of Flock
At least 25 municipalities in Massachusetts have canceled or suspended Flock contracts within the last 18 months after public outcry over privacy concerns.
Data centers subjected to local approvals under Healey order
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell proposes a ban on data centers in the city, while Gov. Maura Healey creates new state restrictions on them.
Mass. House and Senate move toward housing goals
Their economic development bills would address the housing crisis from several angles, but the work’s not over yet.
How productive are New Bedford legislators’ committees?
New Bedford’s legislators sit across 23 committees. So far, seven of these committees have not considered any bills this session, and eight have not held any hearings this year.
Signing new abortion law, Healey cites stories of ‘anguish and heartache’
The law removes restrictions on abortions after 24 weeks.
Mass. is close to giving doctors the final word on whether to perform late abortions
The state Senate adopted the measure Friday, sending it to Democratic Gov. Maura Healey.
With House vote, Beacon Hill inches closer to landmark primary care reforms
Both branches of the Massachusetts Legislature now support a big boost in spending to address the primary-care doctor shortage.
Senate OKs records access bill as November ballot fight looms
The bill also creates a press shield to protect journalists’ confidential sources.
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