State Representative Aaron Saunders

For years, one of the largest, unfiltered water supplies in the country has been keeping much of the Boston area wet – a 412 billion gallon reservoir found in western Massachusetts.But, while one side of the state has reaped plenty of benefits, calls for regional equity have been getting louder on the side of the hosts. On Friday, state water resource officials sat in to hear local concerns.

Following debate among lawmakers, a budget for fiscal year 2025 has been sent to Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey. The spending plan includes free community college and legalized online lottery sales.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey plans to pardon people convicted of misdemeanor marijuana possession charges. It's a move being praised by officials across the state, including lawmakers in western Mass.

Public libraries would be required to adopt clear policies to receive state funds

An excise would be charged to water users in eastern Massachusetts.