latest updates

Happy Saturday,  In last week’s Scoop, we talked a lot about the House and Senate’s differences– conflict, pettiness, failures to agree, etc….

With the marked increase in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in Massachusetts since the start of Trump’s second term,….

Good morning,  Nearly 5 months into a legislative session that started with promises to be “efficient and transparent,” our fearless….

Howdy,  As we careen towards summer, I'm getting more and more excited about launching Transparency on Tour! One of my favorite things about….

Happy Saturday, Did you miss us?  I (Scotia) just got back from two weeks mostly off-the-grid, doing my best not to check the news, or think….

Less than four months into the administration, federal funding cuts are starting to hit Massachusetts. Already, the Trump administration has….

Good evening,  Coming to you with some good news for your Saturday: thanks to all the support we received, we surpassed our fundraising goal….

As a long-term energy efficiency initiative, Mass save has been a popular topic in discussions that argue for balancing climate action and….

Good evening,  Sending this while rain-soaked and enjoying a warm tea after an afternoon of demonstrating for our democracy in Boston with a….

Good morning,  If you’re feeling like me these days, it seems increasingly difficult to focus on the positive. As Act on Mass' executive….

Happy Saturday,  With all the talk around rules, some transparency victories in the bag, and the new session finally kicking off, you might….

Happy Saturday,  Even after (almost) a lifetime of living in New England, I always have to remind myself not to be fooled by weeks like….