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Closed-door negotiations continue between Massachusetts House and Senate lawmakers over spending in the annual state budget.
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The Pittsfield City Council will hold a special meeting Friday night to vote on budget questions, after once councilor paused the process with a "charter objection."
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Both an interim budget filed by Gov. Maura Healey and the fiscal year 2024 budget hang in the balance as the clock ticks toward July 1.
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The fiscal year 2024 budget represents a 7.2% increase over the previous spending plan, which will largely come from an increase in state funding to the Springfield Public Schools.
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Massachusetts' Health and Human Services Secretary Kate Walsh says the federally required process of checking the insurance eligibility of Massachusetts residents is difficult and a lot more hands-on than expected.
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Congestion pricing is one of the measures Mass. state senators might consider imposing to discourage drivers from commuting at already-crowded peak times.
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Massachusetts Senators spend this next week combing through amendments to their $55.8 billion annual budget, which will hit the floor for debate on May 23.
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As lawmakers on Beacon Hill continue their budget planning, we finally get a look at the state Senate's proposal.
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Following unanimous passage by Mass. House lawmakers last week, the state budget process moves to the state Senate. Lawmakers are working toward a final plan to send to the governor for her signature. The new fiscal year begins July 1.
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Steve Kerrigan was elected chair of the state Democratic party by a unanimous vote by committee members this week. He succeeds Gus Bickford, who has led since 2016.