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There's a crucial vote happening in the Massachusetts House tomorrow that you should know about.   URGENT: Your state rep votes tomorrow on….

Election season is in full swing! The Democratic convention is taking place today in Worcester. You can find Act on Mass at a table there….

Good morning, On this spring day, I am filled with gratitude!  There’s two things on my mind.  First, it was a banner week in state house….

Friend, I have some very exciting news!  No no no, it's not about our state legislature actually passing policies to improve the lives of….

Bay Staters have long taken pride in our state's leadership on public education. However, World Population Review’s 2026 public education….

Bad news, The stipend reform campaign was informed last week that we will be unable to proceed with signature gathering, as a result of the….

It’s budget season in the Massachusetts legislature.  This week, the Massachusetts House “debated” and approved $63.4 billion of spending….

Hi there, Today's Saturday Scoop is a "kiddie scoop." Although our unpredictable and often chaotic state legislature can make it hard for us….

Hi there, These days, you can’t open a local paper without seeing stories about municipal budget crises. Rising inflation, skyrocketing….

Good morning! April showers are trickling their way into the ground, lending moisture and sustenance to future May flowers. Despite a few….

Would any of your employers give you an approved budget for the year AND also a blank check? If you told them later that you needed more….

Happy "No Kings" Day! Sunshine Week closed last week with a bang. I mean, a big bang.  The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) announc….