Healey: Data Centers Must Be Self-Powered, Environmentally Friendly
Gov. Maura Healey laid out her guiding principles as data centers proliferate across the country, drawing bright lines around energy independence and environmental impacts.
MBTA Investments Again Win Big in $1.56B Competition for Surtax Funds
House and Senate negotiators agreed Tuesday on a $1.56 billion spending package that strikes a middle ground on the distribution of income surtax funds for education and transportation.
World Cup Pushing T to Modernize Rider Navigation
The expected flood of international visitors unfamiliar with its system is accelerating the T’s efforts to make the network easier to navigate for everyone.
How GOP Guv Candidate Brian Shortsleeve Would Attack Barriers to Housing
Shortsleeve, one of two Republican candidates for governor in Massachusetts, says “we should not force a one-size-fits-all standard on communities.”
Official: LLC Fee Isn’t Discouraging New Business Formations
Secretary of State William Galvin’s office came out in opposition Tuesday to Gov. Maura Healey’s idea to slash the state fee for starting a new limited liability company by 80 percent.
Poll: Voters Support Healey, but Unsure of State’s Future
Gov. Maura Healey holds comfortable leads over two Republican challengers but voters increasingly believe Massachusetts is on the wrong track.
Property Owners Say Costs Outpacing Proposed Rent Caps
Small property owners warn that Massachusetts’ rent control ballot measure would put them underwater if it is approved. But renters are “desperate” for housing solutions.
Feds Broaden Criminal Case Against Ex-Cape Builder Group Head
Prosecutors claimed Rep. Christopher Flanagan laundered stolen money through his campaign account, filed false tax returns and used misappropriated funds for personal expenses like “psychic services.”
Rent Control Challenge Zeroes in on Religious Exemption
The state Constitution says “No measure that relates to religion, religious practices or religious institutions…shall be proposed by an initiative petition.” But the proposed ballot question exempts religious institutions.
Senate Tucks Small Zoning Reforms into Budget Proposal
Senate budget writers on Tuesday rolled out a $63.3 billion fiscal year 2027 spending plan that also advances modest housing reforms.
Biz Group Opposes Income Tax Cut, Recommends Alternatives
The Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation labeled the tax rate cut, backed by several business groups, “disruptive” and a “bad idea” in a new report.
Mass. Jobs Up in March, But Down Over Past Year
After ending its four-month hiring streak in February, Massachusetts recouped some recent job losses in March.
MBTA Draws Criticism Over Plans to Upgrade Commuter Rail Fleet
A new MBTA locomotive procurement is drawing pushback from transit advocates, who warned Thursday that it could undercut long-term rail modernization goals.
Brighton Rep Eyes BRT Line to Connect Kendall, Allston, Longwood
Connecting Greater Boston’s “eds and meds” hubs with a rapid bus line would be explored under a budget amendment adopted by the House on Tuesday night.
Healey Not Giving Up on WNBA Hopes
Gov. Maura Healey isn’t giving up on getting a WNBA team to Boston, she said Tuesday on “Boston Public Radio” on GBH News.
Baker’s Former Housing Head Kennealy Misses Primary Ballot Slot
Republican delegates qualified two out of three possible gubernatorial candidates for the September primary ballot: Mike Minogue and Brian Shortsleeve.
Chamber: Quarter of Young People Plan to Leave Greater Boston
The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce warned Wednesday that a “distressing number” of young people are planning to leave the Greater Boston area, citing a new survey conducted for the business interest group.
Massachusetts Nearing 100 ‘Housing Choice’ Communities
As the state seeks to address its critical housing shortage, 29 communities received a designation Monday that provides them access to grants aimed at spurring production.
Mariano Urges MWRA to Expand Service to Weymouth, Unlock 6K Homes
Speaking to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Thursday, the speaker of the state House of Representatives urged action to expand housing development at the Southfield mega-development.
Assisted Living Regulations Zero in on Safety, Costs
People considering assisted living residences would gain new clarity into costs and the availability of medical care, under a set of newly proposed state regulations.
