Politics

NYU Report Casts Doubt on Boston's Free Bus Plan

Analysis finds $1 billion in foregone fares could fund 41 miles of new subway lines instead.

Boston City Councilor Calls for Cuts to Youth Participatory Budgeting Program

Councilor Ed Flynn argues 11-year-olds should not be deciding how millions in taxpayer funds are spent.

Boston's $135M White Stadium Rebuild Costs Kept from Taxpayers

Records show mayor delayed revealing final price tag had nearly tripled from initial estimates.

Massachusetts Small Businesses Struggle with Beacon Hill's Affordability Disconnect

State's 'Affordability Agenda' fails to deliver real relief, as lawmakers pursue new taxes and fees

Massachusetts Considers Easing Stair Rules to Boost Housing

Governor Healey signs order to study allowing single-stair construction for some residential buildings

Senator Lewis to Host MA State Budget 101 Community Conversation

Event will cover state budget drafting process, funding decisions, and how residents can get involved.

Judge dismisses case of deported Babson student, attorney appeals

Attorney says Boston was the only court that made sense to file the case after the student was detained at Logan Airport and deported to Honduras

Haitian Asylum Seeker Dies in ICE Custody After Untreated Toothache

Family says lack of medical care led to deadly infection

Court Pauses Deportation of Irishman Living in Boston for Decades

Seamus Culleton won a temporary order to stay his deportation while his petition for review is pending, but remains in federal detention.

Healey Challenges RFK Jr.'s Dunkin', Starbucks Ingredient Concerns

Governor says 'Come and Take It' in response to Kennedy's potential ingredient restrictions

Federal Board Recommends Selling Historic Coast Guard Building on Boston Waterfront

The circa-1918 structure is one of 11 federal properties nationwide identified as candidates for disposition.

Mass. Congressional Delegation Blasts Noem After Trump Fires Homeland Security Boss

Lawmakers celebrate the ouster of Kristi Noem, the former Homeland Security secretary, but warn that deeper reforms are needed.

Former Baker Ally Shortsleeve Tacks Right in Bid for Massachusetts Governor

Shortsleeve, once a moderate Republican, embraces conservative stances in GOP primary

Boston Mayor Wu Endorses 79-Year-Old Markey's Senate Reelection

Markey seeks third term as progressive Democrat in U.S. Senate

Boston Mayor Wu Endorses 79-Year-Old Markey's Senate Reelection

Longtime progressive allies team up as Markey faces challenge from younger moderate Democrat