WBUR Today: Boston’s Morning Newsletter The push for potential tax cuts in Mass. just got a crucial boost Massachusetts House Speaker Ron Mariano announced yesterday that his chamber will soon release its own tax break proposal to make the state more affordable and more competitive — though it... Local Coverage 1 hour ago What's new at Fenway Park this year, from security screening to avocado fries Find out what's new at Fenway Park as the 2023 season kicks off. Plus: Big budget news out of Boston as Gov. Healey extends partially boosted SNAP benefits and Mayor... Local Coverage Mar 30, 2023 Advertisement What to know about Gov. Healey's estate tax proposal — and why some Dems are pushing back Gov. Healey's latest tax reform proposal promises breaks for everyone from parents to renters to low-income seniors, but one particular provision emerged as the subject of pushback from fellow Democrats... Local Coverage Mar 29, 2023 What local transit advocates think of the MBTA's new leader Transit advocates are cautiously optimistic that newly appointed MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng can get the system back on track. Meanwhile, Salem holds an election to winnow down the field... Local Coverage Mar 28, 2023 A look at Elizabeth Warren's re-election bid — and other 2024 Senate races Sen. Elizabeth Warren is making it official: She's running for a third Senate term in 2024. Here's a look at the focal points of her campaign. Plus, the MBTA's East... Local Coverage Mar 27, 2023 The clocking is winding down on a Mass. eviction prevention policy hailed by advocates There’s one week left until a Massachusetts eviction prevention policy expires at the end of March — and housing advocates are urging state lawmakers to act. Plus, the MBTA's new... Local Coverage Mar 24, 2023 5 takeaways from Gov. Healey's Radio Boston interview Gov. Maura Healey answered questions about the banks, reproductive healthcare, sportsbetting and the MBTA during her appearance yesterday on Radio Boston. Here are five major takeaways from the discussion. Local Coverage Mar 23, 2023 Nixing nips: Boston City Council taking up proposal to ban sales of small alcohol bottles Boston city councilors to debate the pros and cons of banning the sales of miniature alcohol bottles across the city. Meanwhile in Lexington, a bylaw banning the sale of fur... Local Coverage Mar 22, 2023 Babesiosis: Why the CDC says this rare tick-borne disease is now endemic across New England This year's warm winter formed a figurative breeding ground for a rare tick-borne disease called 'babesiosis.' Learn how it spreads and what to do to protect yourself this spring. Plus:... Local Coverage Mar 21, 2023 MBTA lifts full-length Green Line speed restriction, but slow zones remain across 25% of the system While it took longer than expected, MBTA officials announced Sunday that the end-to-end speed restrictions on the Green Line are now lifted. Still, smaller slow zones cover about 25% of... Local Coverage Mar 20, 2023 How Boston officials are trying to keep this year's St. Patrick's Day parade 'safe and enjoyable' Local officials in South Boston have been working to avoid a repeat of last year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, when an outside neo-Nazi group hung a “Keep Boston Irish” banner... Local Coverage Mar 17, 2023 New rules and blue envelopes: What MassHealth members need to know to keep their coverage March Madness ensues — but real life continues. Here's how to tell if you'll need to take action to keep your MassHealth coverage this year. Plus: How Attorney General Andrea... Local Coverage Mar 16, 2023 Silicon Valley Bank crash leaves lingering worries in Mass. In the aftermath of Silicon Valley Bank's crash, local economists explain what the bank's collapse means for the Boston area's prolific startup scene. Plus, the results of Newton's property tax... Local Coverage Mar 15, 2023 The timing and impacts of Tuesday's storm, as snow moves east Massachusetts' winter storm is expected to hit certain parts of the state differently. Here's the full rundown, from snow maps and power outages to school closures and travel impacts. Plus,... Local Coverage Mar 14, 2023 Why the Silicon Valley Bank failure is uniquely affecting Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey’s administration says Massachusetts could be “uniquely impacted” by the failure of Silicon Valley Bank due to its focus on lending to tech and health startups. Plus, what... Local Coverage Mar 13, 2023 Here’s a rundown of the mobile sports betting rules in Mass. Starting on Friday morning, sports bettors can now wager online. It's the latest development in the legalization of sports betting in Massachusetts. We review the rules, from who can places... Local Coverage Mar 10, 2023 Somerville eyes rent control push as Boston City Council takes up Wu's plan As the Boston City Council votes on Mayor Michelle Wu's rent control proposal, could Somerville be next to take action? Plus, the constitutional right to be rude. Local Coverage Mar 8, 2023 Mass. offering increased salary and bonuses for lifeguards at state beaches and pools this summer Plus: Another proposed pay boost seeks to attract top talent to the MBTA. Local Coverage Mar 7, 2023 Mass. is winding down its remaining free COVID test sites this month Almost exactly a year after Massachusetts first began winding down the free “Stop the Spread” testing program, the last 11 sites will close by the end of the month. Demand... Local Coverage Mar 6, 2023 Boston asks for local artists’ help replacing ‘Welcome to...’ neighborhood signs Mayor Michelle Wu’s office is soliciting the help of local artists to replace the signs welcoming people to the various Boston neighborhoods. The deadline for applications is 5 p.m. today.... Local Coverage Mar 3, 2023 Next Page
The push for potential tax cuts in Mass. just got a crucial boost Massachusetts House Speaker Ron Mariano announced yesterday that his chamber will soon release its own tax break proposal to make the state more affordable and more competitive — though it... Local Coverage 1 hour ago
What's new at Fenway Park this year, from security screening to avocado fries Find out what's new at Fenway Park as the 2023 season kicks off. Plus: Big budget news out of Boston as Gov. Healey extends partially boosted SNAP benefits and Mayor... Local Coverage Mar 30, 2023
What to know about Gov. Healey's estate tax proposal — and why some Dems are pushing back Gov. Healey's latest tax reform proposal promises breaks for everyone from parents to renters to low-income seniors, but one particular provision emerged as the subject of pushback from fellow Democrats... Local Coverage Mar 29, 2023
What local transit advocates think of the MBTA's new leader Transit advocates are cautiously optimistic that newly appointed MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng can get the system back on track. Meanwhile, Salem holds an election to winnow down the field... Local Coverage Mar 28, 2023
A look at Elizabeth Warren's re-election bid — and other 2024 Senate races Sen. Elizabeth Warren is making it official: She's running for a third Senate term in 2024. Here's a look at the focal points of her campaign. Plus, the MBTA's East... Local Coverage Mar 27, 2023
The clocking is winding down on a Mass. eviction prevention policy hailed by advocates There’s one week left until a Massachusetts eviction prevention policy expires at the end of March — and housing advocates are urging state lawmakers to act. Plus, the MBTA's new... Local Coverage Mar 24, 2023
5 takeaways from Gov. Healey's Radio Boston interview Gov. Maura Healey answered questions about the banks, reproductive healthcare, sportsbetting and the MBTA during her appearance yesterday on Radio Boston. Here are five major takeaways from the discussion. Local Coverage Mar 23, 2023
Nixing nips: Boston City Council taking up proposal to ban sales of small alcohol bottles Boston city councilors to debate the pros and cons of banning the sales of miniature alcohol bottles across the city. Meanwhile in Lexington, a bylaw banning the sale of fur... Local Coverage Mar 22, 2023
Babesiosis: Why the CDC says this rare tick-borne disease is now endemic across New England This year's warm winter formed a figurative breeding ground for a rare tick-borne disease called 'babesiosis.' Learn how it spreads and what to do to protect yourself this spring. Plus:... Local Coverage Mar 21, 2023
MBTA lifts full-length Green Line speed restriction, but slow zones remain across 25% of the system While it took longer than expected, MBTA officials announced Sunday that the end-to-end speed restrictions on the Green Line are now lifted. Still, smaller slow zones cover about 25% of... Local Coverage Mar 20, 2023
How Boston officials are trying to keep this year's St. Patrick's Day parade 'safe and enjoyable' Local officials in South Boston have been working to avoid a repeat of last year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, when an outside neo-Nazi group hung a “Keep Boston Irish” banner... Local Coverage Mar 17, 2023
New rules and blue envelopes: What MassHealth members need to know to keep their coverage March Madness ensues — but real life continues. Here's how to tell if you'll need to take action to keep your MassHealth coverage this year. Plus: How Attorney General Andrea... Local Coverage Mar 16, 2023
Silicon Valley Bank crash leaves lingering worries in Mass. In the aftermath of Silicon Valley Bank's crash, local economists explain what the bank's collapse means for the Boston area's prolific startup scene. Plus, the results of Newton's property tax... Local Coverage Mar 15, 2023
The timing and impacts of Tuesday's storm, as snow moves east Massachusetts' winter storm is expected to hit certain parts of the state differently. Here's the full rundown, from snow maps and power outages to school closures and travel impacts. Plus,... Local Coverage Mar 14, 2023
Why the Silicon Valley Bank failure is uniquely affecting Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey’s administration says Massachusetts could be “uniquely impacted” by the failure of Silicon Valley Bank due to its focus on lending to tech and health startups. Plus, what... Local Coverage Mar 13, 2023
Here’s a rundown of the mobile sports betting rules in Mass. Starting on Friday morning, sports bettors can now wager online. It's the latest development in the legalization of sports betting in Massachusetts. We review the rules, from who can places... Local Coverage Mar 10, 2023
Somerville eyes rent control push as Boston City Council takes up Wu's plan As the Boston City Council votes on Mayor Michelle Wu's rent control proposal, could Somerville be next to take action? Plus, the constitutional right to be rude. Local Coverage Mar 8, 2023
Mass. offering increased salary and bonuses for lifeguards at state beaches and pools this summer Plus: Another proposed pay boost seeks to attract top talent to the MBTA. Local Coverage Mar 7, 2023
Mass. is winding down its remaining free COVID test sites this month Almost exactly a year after Massachusetts first began winding down the free “Stop the Spread” testing program, the last 11 sites will close by the end of the month. Demand... Local Coverage Mar 6, 2023
Boston asks for local artists’ help replacing ‘Welcome to...’ neighborhood signs Mayor Michelle Wu’s office is soliciting the help of local artists to replace the signs welcoming people to the various Boston neighborhoods. The deadline for applications is 5 p.m. today.... Local Coverage Mar 3, 2023
