Healey’s 7.4% spending hike in FY26 ‘certainly gives us pause,’ Senate budget chief says
A top Senate Democrat expressed skepticism toward Gov. Maura Healey’s plan to boost state spending by 7.4% in fiscal year 2026 as Massachusetts faces constrained tax revenue growth and increased ...
Mass. Republicans file legislation to allow local, state police to comply with ICE detainer requests
The push from the Massachusetts GOP comes as national Republicans take aim at Boston, other major cities over immigration and law enforcement policies.