Massachusetts highest court has ruled in favor of multifamily housing law. What was said
Massachusetts' highest court upheld a controversial state law that requires towns to build affordable housing near the MBTA.
Court orders UnitedHealth companies to pay millions to Mass. consumers
A Suffolk Superior Court order called the deceptive conduct of three UnitedHealth Group insurance companies "particularly ...
Massachusetts AG Can Enforce Zoning Law, State Justices Say (1)
Massachusetts’ attorney general can sue to enforce a transit-oriented zoning law, the state Supreme Judicial Court held ...
State can force towns to allow more housing, court rules — but there’s a catch
The state's highest court mostly sided with the state about a controversial housing law affecting communities, but with an ...
Here are five new lawmakers joining the Massachusetts Legislature
As the state legislature’s 20 new members take office in January, they’ll grapple with a host of pressing issues.
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State House Spotlight: The 193rd General Court in review
State lawmakers have adjourned until the new session--let's dive into the major policies they passed into law this year.
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Massachusetts pols set to kick off new legislative term with Democrats still in control
Massachusetts lawmakers are set to trudge back to Beacon ... The House and Senate are scheduled to gavel into the 194th ...
Massachusetts high court weighs whether to release recordings of Harmony Montgomery custody hearing
The highest court in Massachusetts on Monday weighed whether recordings of a hearing that granted custody of Harmony Montgomery to her father should be released.
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After much criticism, Massachusetts lawmakers signal change is ahead
The new Mass. Legislative session opened on January 1, 2025. Top lawmakers signals changes were ahead, and bemoaned ...
Massachusetts legislative reform requires more than lip service
Welcome to the Massachusetts Legislature — a body with a propensity to work in secret and to draft rules that guarantee each ...
MBTA Communities Law is constitutional, Massachusetts SJC rules, but current guidelines are unenforceable
The controversial​ MBTA Communities Law is constitutional, the high court ruled, but changes to housing guidelines are needed.
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State court upholds a controversial MBTA zoning law. 3 SouthCoast towns aren't complying.
The state's highest court upheld a controversial MBTA zoning law. Most South Coast Rail towns are following it. Three are not ...