Gov. Maura Healey said her budget office is ready to slash millions in legislative earmarks for local projects, and will seek the extraordinary power to cut spending across all state government.

Gov. Maura Healey approved a $60.9 billion annual budget and rolled out a proposal to empower her administration with greater ...

Some local projects and programs dependent on earmarks inserted into the state budget by area legislators may have to wait ...

Governor Maura Healey signed the state spending bill on the Fourth of July holiday, moving well ahead of a deadline to act on ...

They’re small, synthetic fiber pouches filled with nicotine powder that are put between the lip and gums and marketed as a healthier alternative to cigarettes, vaping and chewing tobacco.

Gov. Maura Healey signed the new fiscal year's $61 billion operating plan on Friday, marking the earliest the state has ...

Governor Healey signs a $60.9 billion budget for Massachusetts, underscoring fiscal responsibility and service protection.

Legislators are offering Healey some bulwarks against federal or economic upheaval. Negotiators scaled back their original ...

As Republicans’ “One Big Beautiful Bill” makes its way to President Donald Trump’s desk, Massachusetts officials condemned it ...

The U.S. Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence 249 years ago, on July 4, 1776. What America 250 events ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the way for the deportation of several immigrants who were put on a ...