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Massachusetts Legislature Sets Sales Tax-Free Weekend for August 8, 9
Massachusetts Senate
State’s sales tax will be suspended for most retail items priced under $2,500 (BOSTON—6/11/2026) The Massachusetts Legislature today set Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9 as the official dates of Massachusetts’ annual sales tax holiday....
Dialed In Launches World Cup-Inspired Limited Releases in Missouri and Massachusetts
EIN Presswire
New “Golazo” campaign brings together cannabis culture, community and the global passion of soccer through exclusive World Cup-inspired rosin gummies KANSAS CITY/BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dialed In – the...
House Passes Bill to Protect Free Expression, Guard Massachusetts Against Book Bans
Massachusetts House of Representatives
The Massachusetts House of Representatives today passed a bill protecting residents’ access to library materials and guarding against politically motivated book bans in the Commonwealth’s school libraries and public libraries.
Homeland Security Task Force Operation Results in Charges for 26 Gang Members in Massachusetts with RICO Violations Related to Five Murders, Drug Trafficking, and Firearm Offenses
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Homeland Security Investigations special agents executed eight federal search warrants and arrested 24 alleged violent criminal gang members WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement...
Massachusetts Legislature Sends Outdoor Drinking, Extended Last Call Bill to Governor Ahead of Historic Summer
Massachusetts Senate
Cities and towns could permit outdoor alcohol zones and later service hours through the end of July (BOSTON—6/8/2026) With a landmark summer on the horizon, the Massachusetts Legislature has approved a bill to let communities create outdoor...
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Provides Soccer Fans with Education on Responsible Consumption
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission
Starting ahead of Massachusetts’ first match on June 13 and running through July, the Commission will share messages about responsible consumption and direct adult consumers to visit MoreAboutMJ.org, the agency’s homepage for its “More About...
Massachusetts Senate Votes to Allow Outdoor Drinking, Extended Last Call Ahead of Historic Summer
Massachusetts Senate
Outdoor drinking zones would be permitted in participating cities and towns through Labor Day (BOSTON—6/8/2026) As Massachusetts prepares for a summer of high-profile events, the Massachusetts Senate today approved legislation to allow public...
Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $18 Million to Help Businesses Train Workers and Create More Than 1,000 Jobs
Commonwealth Corporation - Massachusetts
6/10/2026 BOSTON, MA The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced $17.9 million in grants for 1,255 Massachusetts businesses to train, upskill, and retain over 15,900 workers.
Senate Bill Takes Aim at Health Care Affordability, Primary Care Shortages and Long Wait Times
Massachusetts Senate
Proposal boosts primary care spending, supports neighborhood health centers, and helps train the next generation of doctors (BOSTON—6/11/2026) A key health policy bill to help improve access to primary care services and the affordability of health...
FACT SHEET: Primary Care Access and Affordability
Massachusetts Senate
Fact Sheet & Highlights An Act relative to primary care for you aims to make it easier for Massachusetts residents to access primary care services and help health care providers focus on the quality of services they provide.
Legislature Sets Sales Tax-Free Weekend for August 8, 9
Massachusetts House of Representatives
The Massachusetts Legislature today set Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9 as the official dates of Massachusetts’ annual sales tax holiday.
Influential Women Profiles: Jean Mineo, Executive Director of Bellforge Arts Center in Medfield, Massachusetts
EIN Presswire
MEDFIELD, MA, UNITED STATES, June 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Leading the Transformation of a Historic Campus into a Multidisciplinary Arts and Cultural Hub Focused on Community Engagement and Creative Access Jean Mineo is an accomplished...
Massachusetts Legislature Passes Bill to Remove Outdated and Offensive Terms in General Laws
Massachusetts Senate
Bill removes out-of-date and offensive terms related to persons with disabilities (BOSTON—6/4/2026) The Massachusetts Legislature today passed a bill that removes outdated and offensive language in the General Laws to describe persons with...
Massachusetts Man Assisted off Falling Waters Trail
New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
CONTACT: Lieutenant James Kneeland 603-744-5470 June 5, 2026 Franconia, NH – On Thursday, June 4, 2026, just before 4:00 p.m., Conservation Officers were made aware of a hiker suffering a medical emergency on the Falling Waters Trail about 2.5...
Massachusetts Man Assisted off Falling Waters Trail
New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
CONTACT: Lieutenant James Kneeland 603-744-5470 June 5, 2026 Franconia, NH – On Thursday, June 4, 2026, just before 4:00 p.m., Conservation Officers were made aware of a hiker suffering a medical emergency on the Falling Waters Trail about 2.5...
Massachusetts Legislature Approves $1.35 Billion Package to Shore Up Public Education and Transportation, Lower Housing Costs
Massachusetts Senate
Fair Share Funding Funds Broad Relief for Families, Communities, and Local Government (BOSTON—6/4/2026) Massachusetts lawmakers today passed a $1.35 billion spending package that seeks to ease pressures caused by strained school budget and...
Massachusetts Senate Moves to Unlock New Opportunities for Commercial Interior Designers
Massachusetts Senate
New registration framework gives commercial interior designers greater independence and economic opportunity (BOSTON—6/4/2026) New opportunities to grow the commercial interior design industry in Massachusetts would be unlocked through legislation...
Massachusetts Senate to Debate Landmark Child Welfare Legislation
Massachusetts Senate
Bill would establish Foster Child Bill of Rights and strengthen protections for children in state care (BOSTON—6/4/2026) The Massachusetts Senate next week will debate comprehensive legislation to safeguard the wellbeing of vulnerable children in...
Massachusetts Appeals Court Upholds $541,000.00 Injury Verdict After Rare New Trial Victory
EIN Presswire
Dolan Connly, P.C. Prevails After Two Trials, An Appeal, and More Than a Decade of Litigation BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dolan Connly, P.C. successfully secured and defended a major personal injury verdict on...
Massachusetts Senate Set to Correct Decades-Old Retirement Inequity for Public School Teachers
Massachusetts Senate
Legislation could benefit up to 8,500 Massachusetts educators, free up funding for cities and towns (BOSTON—6/3/2026) Massachusetts Senate leaders announced today that the Senate will take up RetirementPlus legislation to allow longtime public...
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