Massachusetts government news

Massachusetts DPU Cuts $500 Million from Mass Save Budget

News Summary The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has announced a $500 million reduction in the Mass Save budget,…

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Massachusetts Faces NIH Funding Cuts Amid Economic Concerns

News Summary Massachusetts is bracing for significant funding cuts from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which could jeopardize healthcare…

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Massachusetts Considers New Sales Tax on Cable Boxes

News Summary Massachusetts is exploring the implementation of a 6.25% sales tax on rented or leased cable boxes. The Department…

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Governor Pauses Hospital Closure Plans Amid Community Concerns

News Summary Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has decided to pause her proposed closures of Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children and…

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Massachusetts Residents Rally Against Trump

News Summary A recent University of Massachusetts poll indicates strong dissatisfaction among Bay State residents with President Trump, highlighting a…

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Massachusetts Residents Face Rising Heating Costs – Lawmakers Call for Change

News Summary As winter approaches, residents in Massachusetts are grappling with soaring heating costs. Governor Maura Healey and Attorney General…

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Governor Healey Advocates Against NIH Funding Cuts

News Summary Governor Maura Healey recently urged business leaders at the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce to oppose potential cuts…

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Massachusetts Delegation Denounces GOP Budget Cuts

News Summary In a pivotal vote, the Massachusetts delegation in the U.S. House rejected a controversial GOP budget plan that…

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Massachusetts Introduces Tax Break for Data Centers

News Summary Massachusetts is set to launch a new tax break aimed at boosting local data center development. Starting November…

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Massachusetts State Troopers Reinstated After Vaccine Mandate Ruling

News Summary Seven Massachusetts State Troopers are returning to duty following an arbitrator's ruling against their suspension tied to the…

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