Massachusetts debates $20 minimum wage by 2029
The Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development is considering several bills that could raise minimum wages.
As rent control gains momentum, Wu shows skepticism of blanket statewide cap
Statewide rent control will likely to be on the ballot next fall, supporters say. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu wishes they were not backing a one-size-fits-all approach. An effort to put a question about enacting statewide rent control on the ballot next fall is gaining momentum, but criticism came this week from a...
Mass. just released attendance records for its teachers — here’s what was found
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) on Tuesday released attendance data of teachers and administrative staff of the state’s school districts for the 2024-2025 school year. This marks the first time DESE has released school staff attendance data. The department shared the data for transparency...
Food supply issues in Mass. after government shutdown: ‘My confidence is shaken’
Food insecurity is on the mind of many across the Massachusetts, after the 43-day government shutdown and its brief pause in SNAP food aid funding. The crisis sent ripple effects throughout the food benefits system and put a strain on supply. "My confidence is shaken," said Andrew Morehouse, with the...
Proposed Bill Would Increase Excise Tax On Alcohol Sales In Massachusetts
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — A newly proposed bill would create an optional 2% excise tax on the sale of alcohol in Massachusetts bars, restaurants, and liquor stores. The funds would be used for addiction and recovery programs for participating municipalities. The bill, sponsored by Newton Sen. Cynthia Creem, would...
Massachusetts man using $500,000 State Lottery prize to help others, make improvements
A Massachusetts man will be using some of his big State Lottery winnings to help others. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Nicholas Budesky of Lowell is the winner of $500,000 in Mass Cash grand prizes in the game’s Friday, November 14 midday drawing. Budesky, who won his prizes...
CBS Mornings to film at Worcester’s Boulevard Diner today
WORCESTER — The Boulevard Diner will get a turn in the national spotlight on Tuesday when a crew from CBS Mornings visits the longtime Worcester landmark to film a segment for the network’s upcoming celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. n a post to its Facebook page, the...
Karen Read sues key investigators, witnesses in high-profile case
Karen Read is suing key investigators and witnesses in her high-profile Massachusetts murder trials.
MA Families Who Require Liquor at Thanksgiving Better Get it Now
Massachusetts has a blue law regarding the sale of liquor on Thanksgiving Day.
It’s time to ban cellphones in schools
A new generation of parents are demanding a constant lifeline to their children, unaware of the detrimental social impacts of cellphone addiction that teachers are witnessing firsthand.
