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1 week ago | 
milforddailynews.com | Ella Adams
Economist Alan Clayton-Matthews says Trump's tariff policies are causing uncertainty in Massachusetts and national economies. He said state budget writers face challenges planning for the next fiscal year due to uncertainty surrounding federal funding and market fluctuations. While some positive outcomes are possible, the worst-case scenario of a trade war could severely harm the U.S. economy, Clayton-Matthews says.
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1 week ago | 
newburyportnews.com | Ella Adams |Chris Lisinski
BOSTON — Mike Kennealy, a former private equity manager who spent four years as state housing and economic development secretary under Gov. Charlie Baker, declared his candidacy for governor Monday and said Massachusetts is “heading in the wrong direction.”Jumping into the ring against Gov. Maura Healey, who plans to seek reelection in 2026, Kennealy released a launch video Monday morning.
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2 weeks ago | 
statehousenews.com | Ella Adams
APRIL 11, 2025……Between market dips, concerned state officials and international trade implications, the tariff policies implemented and now partly paused by President Donald Trump this week have created widespread worry across Massachusetts and the nation.
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2 weeks ago | 
wwlp.com | Ella Adams
BOSTON (SHNS) – As state officials adapt to the torrent of Trump administration actions, a top Healey administration official gathered municipal and regional leaders together on Wednesday to discuss how they might leverage existing federal funds for infrastructure projects.
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2 weeks ago | 
statehousenews.com | Ella Adams
BOSTON, APRIL 9, 2025……As state officials adapt to the torrent of Trump administration actions, a top Healey administration official gathered municipal and regional leaders together on Wednesday to discuss how they might leverage existing federal funds for infrastructure projects.
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2 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Ella Adams |Chris Lisinski
BOSTON (SHNS) – Mike Kennealy, a former private equity manager who spent four years as state housing and economic development secretary under Gov. Charlie Baker, declared his candidacy for governor on Monday and said Massachusetts is “heading in the wrong direction.”Jumping into the ring against Gov. Maura Healey, who plans to seek reelection in 2026, Kennealy released a launch video Monday morning.
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2 weeks ago | 
wwlp.com | Ella Adams
BOSTON (SHNS) – As a thin primary care pipeline restricts health care access and the stressors of the COVID-19 pandemic and Steward Health Care crisis are still being felt, physician associates say PAs are an answer to industry cries for help. Bill supporters say an increasing number of lawmakers agree with them on both a professional and personal level.
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3 weeks ago | 
statehousenews.com | Ella Adams
STATE HOUSE, APRIL 1, 2025……As a thin primary care pipeline restricts health care access and the stressors of the COVID-19 pandemic and Steward Health Care crisis are still being felt, physician associates say PAs are an answer to industry cries for help. Bill supporters say an increasing number of lawmakers agree with them on both a professional and personal level.
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1 month ago | 
escalontimes.com | Ella Adams
By ELLA ADAMS Special To The Times Looking for a way to support your local history? Members of the Escalon Historical Society have been working hard to protect and preserve the history of the community, and there are many options for local residents to help them out. Your support is what makes the difference in keeping Escalon’s past alive.
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1 month ago | 
salemnews.com | Ella Adams
BOSTON — Lawmakers and advocates are hoping to write a new chapter this session in their years-long journey to reduce human trafficking in Massachusetts. Partner bills filed by New Bedford Sen. Mark Montigny and Peabody Rep. Thomas Walsh (S 1729 / H 2726) would require human trafficking recognition training for employees at hotels, motels, lodging houses and bed and breakfasts.
