Beacon Hill In 5
Podcast, released Monday
Beacon Hill in 5 is a weekly check-in at the Massachusetts Statehouse from New England Public Media. Get a quick look at the week ahead in state politics and government with Carrie Healy, NEPM’s Morning Edition host, and a journalist from the State House News Service.
Latest Episodes
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Gambling offering and taxes are getting fresh look as Massachusetts' share of betting revenues clears $1.5 billion per year. -
Gambling offering and taxes are getting fresh look as Massachusetts' share of betting revenues clears $1.5 billion per year.
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The Trump administration has moved quickly and decisively to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Mass. lawmakers are signaling its continued use in the Commonwealth. -
Massachusetts will break ties with federal immunization policies to ensure the availability of COVID-19 booster shots at retail pharmacies, and mandate insurance coverage of vaccines. -
In this week's Beacon Hill in 5, a look at the proposed data center in Westfield that will cost about $4 million. -
We break down how income taxes fund Massachusetts’ budget, and what a cut could mean for state revenue and services. -
Despite Beacon Hill being quiet, a number of ballot questions have cleared the first hurdle towards getting onto the Massachusetts ballot. -
Massachusetts lawmakers sent a supplemental budget to the governor before their August break, including a proposed pay raise for court-appointed bar advocates. -
The summer gathering of governors' wrapped up on Saturday. Mass. Gov. Maura Healey did not attend, instead opting to stay in the Commonwealth. -
A State House News Service reporter digs into that supplemental budget request and explains what Mass. Gov. Maura Healey is seeking.
