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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.

We break down how income taxes fund Massachusetts’ budget, and what a cut could mean for state revenue and services.

Despite Beacon Hill being quiet, a number of ballot questions have cleared the first hurdle towards getting onto the Massachusetts ballot.

Massachusetts lawmakers sent a supplemental budget to the governor before their August break, including a proposed pay raise for court-appointed bar advocates.

For the first time in six years, Beacon Hill rewrites its rule book — promising transparency, but leaving plenty of room to operate in the dark.