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It remains unknown how far apart Mass. House and Senate negotiators are on crafting a compromise annual budget.

Competitive alpine skiing mother-daughter duo and their complex relationship is at the center of Mass. author Megan Tady's novel "Bluebird Day."

The Mass. House Ways and Means Committee released its $61.4 billion fiscal 2026 budget. Floor deliberations are planned for the week of April 28.

Springfield Gándara Center celebrates the launch of its Young Adult Supportive Living Program, the newest addition to the young adult housing program, SHINE.

Movement is expected on the mini-budget and shelter program reform bill that has been in play since early last month. The House and Senate passed similar versions.

With the New Year, there are a few changes coming for Massachusetts residents. There are new laws, some taking effect Jan. 1, others later this year.

The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care did not implement any recommendations from the state's LGBTQ+ youth commission, according to a report from the state auditor.

The state auditor's report found a dangerous lack of oversight around prescribing strong psychiatric medications for children in state custody.

The Massachusetts Legislature has begun a five-month stretch of informal sessions following the end of formal sessions last week.

A collaborative effort sharing stories and artwork created by abuse survivors has just been published by the organization Safe Passage. The anthology also offers resources for abuse survivors and their allies.