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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu performed a duet with world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma at Symphony Hall Friday night. A city spokesperson said the mayor’s performance was a “planned surprise.” Wu and Ma ...

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 ...

How can you help feed your neighbors without spending *** ton of money? As the government shutdown drags on, people relying on SNAP might need to find food for their families elsewhere if the funding ...

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 ...

It's moose breeding season in Massachusetts. For this reason, state officials are warning drivers to be extra careful on the roads. The fall breeding season spans from September to October, ramping up ...

During China’s yearslong crackdown on the tech sector, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s internal messaging boards lit up with dreams to “MAGA” – Make Alibaba Great Again. Now, the company is deploying one ...

A Massachusetts state commission has chosen three finalists each for the state’s next official seal, flag and motto. The Massachusetts Seal, Flag and Motto Advisory Commission was established in 2024 ...