A coalition of teachers and other unions, advocates and more called on the Massachusetts governor and lawmakers to make education funding adjustments in the fiscal year 2027 budget to address was they called a “fiscal crisis” in the state’s public schools.
Politics
Vanna Howard wins state Senate race in unofficial results
LOWELL — State Rep. Vanna Howard has won the 1st Middlesex District state Senate election in unofficial results from the cities and towns in the district, over Republican candidate Sam Meas and unenrolled candidate Joe Espinola.
Votes cast on 1st Middlesex District state Senate post
Voter turnout was light on Tuesday in the election to fill the vacant 1st Middlesex District state Senate seat, but many people showed up to cast their ballots in hopes that their candidate would win.
Massachusetts gas prices rise after U.S. starts attacking Iran
Massachusetts gas prices rise after U.S. starts attacking Iran
‘We cannot play nice anymore’
BILLERICA — As Americans and the rest of the world grapple with a steady drumbeat of controversial actions in the first weeks of the new Trump administration, some attendees of a town hall hosted by Democratic U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan expressed deep fears over the direction of the country.
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 costs of doing business.
