Politics ❯ State Politics

Massachusetts Politics

Governor's Office Senate Actions Welfare Policy Government Oversight Congressional Delegation Ballot Questions Government Accountability Maura Healey Cannabis Regulation Massachusetts Statehouse Time Change Debate Governor's Administration Legislative Oversight Public Health Decisions Migration Policy Leadership Housing Policy Tax Policy Gubernatorial Elections Democratic Party Transportation Policy Legislative Leadership Cannabis Legislation Gun Control Legislation Abortion Debate Elections Election Candidates

Healey Orders Local Approval for New Data Centers in Massachusetts

The order aims to shield ratepayers from higher power costs by linking state permits to a fund that reimburses customers if companies fail to cover their energy impacts.

Massachusetts High Court Bars Income Tax Cut From 2026 Ballot

Massachusetts Senate Votes to Send Narrow Set of Financial Records to State Auditor

Healey Appoints New Three-Member Cannabis Commission in Massachusetts

Lobster Roll Prices Climb as Winter Supply Squeeze Hits New England

Massachusetts Senate Leader Backs Year-Round Daylight Time as Bill Heads to Rules Committee

SJC Justice Blocks DiZoglio From Hiring Outside Counsel in Legislature Audit Fight

Holden Again Rejects MBTA Housing Zoning, Setting Up Next Steps in AG Lawsuit

New Polls Put Markey Over Moulton, Show Pressley Edging in a Three-Way

MassGOP Endorses John Deaton Early for 2026 Senate Race

Phil Eng Named Interim MassDOT Chief as Tibbits-Nutt Steps Down

Moulton Weighs 2026 Primary Challenge to Markey as Campaign Hiring Ramps Up

Goldberg Drops Appeal, Clearing Shannon O’Brien’s Return as Massachusetts Cannabis Chair

Massachusetts to Close All Hotel Shelters for Families by Summer 2025