FINANCE

Massachusetts House and Senate Democrats failed to negotiate a compromise before their holiday break that would send hundreds of millions of dollars to the state's emergency shelters. The spending bill was presented to the Legislature in September.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has 10 days to review the tax relief package.

MassHealth on Friday holds a public hearing on a proposed regulation allowing doulas — who help expectant mothers advocate for themselves throughout pregnancy, labor and delivery, as well as support them during the postpartum period — to enroll as approved providers.

The state Department of Transportation launched an online dashboard that will help officials track progress made toward climate goals.

Any claimants who file for unemployment benefits on or after July 2 will be affected by the Massachusetts law. Claimants who filed prior to July 2 can still receive up to 30 weeks of benefits.

Baystate Health employees say in court documents they were collectively overcharged $4.8 million in retirement fund management fees. A federal judge will need to approve the $500,000 settlement and schedule a final hearing.

As lawmakers on Beacon Hill continue their budget planning, we finally get a look at the state Senate's proposal.

So-called sports wagering becomes legal in Massachusetts tomorrow. The prediction for success is uncertain, as it launches as officials report state lottery profits decreasing.

Of the 230 Massachusetts bank branches closed since the start of COVID, one quarter of those were in low- and moderate-income areas, according to federal data and WBUR reporting.

Gov. Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) Commissioner Danté Bartolomeo on Wednesday touted the launch of the state’s new unemployment benefits and tax system, ReEmployCT.