LEGISLATURE

The fallout from the federal government shutdown continues to chip away at federal funding for safety net programs designed to aid low-income Mass. residents.

The Trump administration says it will fund SNAP food aid for November, but only partially and with delayed disbursement.

BU Professor of finance Mark Williams says Massachusetts needs to adopt some longer-term strategies to soften the impact of Trump Administration funding cuts.

State law dictates how public schools approach vaccines. Proposed legislation in the Bay State would prevent parents from claiming religion as a reason for skipping vaccination.

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.

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.

Concerns are being raised over declining conditions for Western Massachusetts nursing home residents as for-profit operators cash in.

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.