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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The Trump administration says it will fund SNAP food aid for November, but only partially and with delayed disbursement. -
2030 may seem like a ways off, but Mass. lawmakers and officials are beginning preparations to ensure that every resident is properly counted in the next census taking. -
The Massachusetts legislature continues to focus on balancing revenues destabilized by federal policy changes from the Federal tax and spending bill passed in July. -
Municipalities report out that rising costs, revenue-raising restrictions, and sluggish state aid are squeezing local government budgets. -
Changes to federal tax law will likely leave Massachusetts $650 million less in revenue this fiscal year. Lawmakers are scrambling for possible fiscal workarounds. -
The Justice Department is ramping up its efforts to root out health care fraud, expanding a regional strike force into Boston. -
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.
