Massachusetts environmental news

Massachusetts Faces Rising Healthcare Costs: Affordability Challenges

News Summary Massachusetts is grappling with a significant rise in healthcare costs, experiencing an 8.6% increase in 2023, totaling $78.1…

2 days ago

Massachusetts Food Banks Struggle Amid Federal Cuts

News Summary Food banks across Massachusetts are facing a significant crisis due to federal funding cuts totaling $3.3 million from…

1 week ago

Massachusetts Lawmakers Visit Canada to Explore Energy Solutions

News Summary Lawmakers from Massachusetts are embarking on an alternative energy fact-finding mission to Hydro-Québec in Canada. With state budget…

2 weeks ago

Natural Gas Expansion: A Hot Debate Brewing in Bay State

News Summary As residents in the Bay State face soaring utility bills, the Healey administration is under scrutiny for opposing…

3 weeks ago

Massachusetts Receives $27.8 Million for Parks Improvement

News Summary The Healey-Driscoll Administration in Massachusetts has announced a significant investment of $27.8 million in grants aimed at enhancing…

3 weeks ago

Gas Prices in Massachusetts Take a Dip Again!

News Summary Gas prices in Massachusetts have decreased to an average of $2.93 per gallon for regular fuel, down from…

3 weeks ago

Massachusetts Faces Statewide Drought as Conditions Reach Critical Levels

News Summary Massachusetts is experiencing a statewide drought with some areas classified under significant or critical drought categories. The Connecticut…

4 weeks ago

Springfield Faces Rising Energy Costs: What You Need to Know

News Summary Springfield residents are dealing with escalating energy bills, despite a 10% rate decrease set for March 2025. The…

4 weeks ago

Massachusetts Energy Efficiency Budget Cut by $500 Million

News Summary The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities has cut its proposed budget for the 2025-2027 Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization…

1 month ago

Massachusetts Utility Companies Reduce Rates Amid Energy Debate

News Summary Massachusetts utility companies such as National Grid and Eversource are implementing temporary rate reductions for energy bills starting…

1 month ago