Bay State Rises to 15th for Businesses, Dragged Down by Costs
Massachusetts rose to 15th overall in CNBC’s top states for business ranking in 2026, though it still faces challenges due to how much it costs to do business here.
Barros Backs Away from Springfield Courthouse Project as Legal Pressure Mounts
John Barros, interim director of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, has withdrawn from the development team behind the controversial Springfield courthouse project as legal and political pressure mounts over the state’s selection.
Senators Show They’re Up for Some of ‘Fun Agenda,’ but Not All of It
A local option for happy hour, capping the resale prices of concert tickets and studying ways to host more soccer tournaments made it into the bill.
Surtax Supporters Say Haul Shows Wealthy Are Staying in Mass.
Revenue generated from the state surtax on wealthier households was up more than 13 percent last budget year, totaling more than $3.38 billion, the Department of Revenue reported this week.
State Offers No Evidence of Hunt for New Transportation Secretary
Almost one year into Phil Eng’s stint as both MBTA general manager and interim MassDOT secretary, the Healey administration will not say if there is an active search for a replacement for either role.
Senate Hopes to Legalize Duplexes Statewide in Toned-Down Reform Push
Senate leaders folded major housing policies into an economic development bill, but signaled there would be no standalone housing bill this year.
Senate Eyes Vote on Economic Development Bill, Housing Components Unknown
Senate leaders are working to finalize their economic development package, seen as the last chance to pass meaningful housing reforms this legislative session.
Rejected Developers Challenge Springfield Courthouse Award
Two losing bidders sued the state and the winning developer Thursday to block Springfield’s new regional courthouse project, claiming conflict of interest.
Tenant Right to Purchase Resurfaces in House Economic Bill
After getting cut out of the Legislature’s last major housing bill, the so-called Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act found new life in the House’s policy-dense $561 million economic development bill alongside housing production-focused measures.
Barros Part of Team Picked for Springfield Courthouse Redevelopment
A development team that includes Massachusetts Convention Center Authority Interim Executive Director John Barros has been selected to build Springfield’s new regional courthouse.
House Adds ‘Yes In God’s Backyard’ to Economic Bill
The House plans to vote Wednesday on a $425.1 million economic development package that carries over some of Gov. Maura Healey’s priorities while adding a slew of new housing-related policy ideas.
Healey Slams Brakes on Data Center Tax Incentives
The state will not accept applications for data center tax incentives until further notice, Gov. Maura Healey announced last week amid worries about data centers’ energy consumption and environmental impacts.
Angry Rent Control Supporters Return to Beacon Hill: ‘We Are Not Going Away’
Angered by the Supreme Judicial Court’s decision to strike down a rent control ballot proposal, supporters gathered on Beacon Hill Wednesday to demand that lawmakers pass similar proposals by the end of July.
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.
