Massachusetts has long been recognized as a national leader in worker pay, often landing in the nation’s top 10 states with the highest minimum wage. But recently, that’s changed. Based on 2026 ...

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If you’re governor of the state that effectively introduced universal public school education in the United States, the one thing you want to avoid is losing the state’s ranking as having the smartest ...

The Massachusetts Elections Division announced Thursday that it has certified five questions to advance toward the 2026 state election ballot.The questions are as follows:"An Initiative Petition for a ...

Massachusetts voters approved a 4% surtax on incomes over $1 million that generated $1.5 billion in revenue. Massachusetts voters approved a 4% surtax on incomes over $1 million in November 2022 that ...

BOSTON (WWLP) – Governor Maura Healey announced a new campaign to make it easier and cheaper for Massachusetts residents to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The campaign aims to increase housing ...

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts’ highest court heard oral arguments Friday in the state’s lawsuit arguing that Meta designed features on Facebook and Instagram to make them addictive to young users. The ...

UPDATE: Mass. snowfall totals: Which towns received the most snow from Tuesday’s storm? The region’s first winter storm is bringing significant snowfall to parts of Massachusetts, creating hazardous ...

A winter storm watch is in effect for parts of Massachusetts on Tuesday, Dec. 2, with the National Weather Service predicting more than six inches of snowfall in some areas. Residents in central and ...

Massachusetts housing advocates secured a rent control ballot measure for 2026, intensifying debates over affordability, supply, and policy effectiveness. AI Summary With an eye on New York City ...

The Massachusetts 250 plate, a blue plate featuring the year “1776” and the number “250,” only became available in May of 2025 yet, as of Nov. 7, has 31,526 active registrations. This puts it just ...

Massachusetts is the historical home of the gerrymander. A historical marker in downtown Boston commemorates the salamander-shaped district drawn in 1812 to give an advantage to then-Gov. Elbridge ...