Healey’s 7.4% spending hike in FY26 ‘certainly gives us pause,’ Senate budget chief says
A top Senate Democrat expressed skepticism toward Gov. Maura Healey’s plan to boost state spending by 7.4% in fiscal year 2026 as Massachusetts faces constrained tax revenue growth and increased ...
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Migrant Crisis in Blue State Leads to Growing Safety Concerns
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced changes to the state’s migrant crisis response amid rising safety concerns and the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Healey is now tightening ...
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Mass. students pace nation in math, reading exams
Every two years, students in fourth and eighth grade take the National Assessment for Educational Progress Test, which gauges student performance in reading and math at both grade levels. The NAEP ...