State Senator Jake Oliveira

This week, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey unveiled a $63 billion spending plan, filed amid an election year. The budget proposal packs increases to local aid while seemingly avoiding any massive cuts.Most lawmakers in the Pioneer Valley say there are no objections to more aid, but as some told WAMC, making sure funding keeps up with growing costs and other factors remains a priority as the legislative session goes on.

Expensive electric bills during the winter are nothing new in the Northeast, but residents across Massachusetts say they’re really feeling the burn this season – all just to keep the heat going. It’s enough to get state and local officials to call out utility companies as well as regulators who approved some of the most recent rate hikes.

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

Regional equity in tourism is a goal, say sponsors

Successors to Eric Lesser, Joe Wagner elected

No regrets, he said, about campaign for lieutenant governor

Seat is being vacated by four-term incumbent Eric Lesser

Voters in Western Massachusetts are sending some new people to the Massachusetts legislature. One closely watched race remains too close to call. Two…