Massachusetts

MA Residents Asked to Watch for Asian Longhorned Beetles

Date: 08/03/2012

Contributor: Henry Epp

The U.S Department of Agriculture is advising Massachusetts residents to keep an eye out for Asian Longhorned Beetles, an invasive species whose emergence peaks in August.

Date: 08/02/2012

Contributor: Henry Epp

A bill that would protect the image and work of celebrities after their death has been introduced to the Massachusetts State legislature, and could pass during the legislature's informal session.

Date: 08/01/2012

Contributor: Henry Epp

In the final day of its formal session, the Massachusetts legislature passed a resolution calling on congress to reverse the controversial Citizens United supreme court decision.

Date: 07/10/2012

Contributor: Henry Epp

Last week we reported on tax benefits for Massachusetts national guard members serving overseas.

Date: 07/04/2012

Contributor: Henry Epp

The Fourth of July celebration in Orange, Massachusetts took a particular turn today, as residents marked the day, 150 years ago, when its citizens marched off to join the Civil War.

Date: 06/28/2012

Contributor: New England Pub...

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold President Barack Obama's health care overhaul is being hailed as a vindication for Massachusetts.

Date: 06/14/2012

Contributor: Henry Epp

The Bottle Bill, a measure proposed to expand refundable deposits to include water, sports drinks and juice bottles, may have seen its chances of passing in the current Massachusetts House session

Massachusetts House Passes MBTA Bailout Bill

Date: 06/13/2012

Contributor: Sarah Birnbaum

The Massachusetts house of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday giving the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority the money it needs to avoid drastic cuts…for now.

Date: 06/13/2012

Contributor: Henry Epp

Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin is pushing a bill that would require casino backers and opponents to disclose ballot campaign spending to the state.

Date: 06/12/2012

Contributor: Sarah Birnbaum

The fiscal survey of states is published twice annually by the National Association of State Budget Officers or NASBO and the National Governor’s Association.

Date: 05/24/2012

Contributor: Sarah Birnbaum

The Massachusetts Senate is expected to debate a controversial amendment to the state budget that would require the Registry of Motor Vehicles to check for proof of lawful immigration status before

Date: 04/27/2012

Contributor: Fred Bever

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick's administration today released long-awaited rules that could determine the fate of biomass energy projects proposed in this region - as well as its air quality

Date: 03/22/2012

Contributor: Kari Njiiri

Massachusetts Wildlife authorities are investigating the discovery of 14 dead coyotes at a Belchertown lumber yard earlier this week.

Date: 03/06/2012

Contributor: Sarah Birnbaum

Massachusetts lawmakers held a public hearing today on a bill to legalize marijuana.

Date: 09/27/2011

Contributor: Fred Bever

Debate on opening Massachusetts to casino gambling was waylaid on the floor of the state senate this afternoon, when a legislative argument broke out over whether lawmakers should be barred for five years from taking a job with...

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