State Senator Paul Mark

Breaking an almost decade-long late streak, the Massachusetts legislature has approved a final budget for fiscal year 2026 just a day before its start.

Western Massachusetts lawmakers say they expect yet another late budget as questions remain over federal funding cuts.

A Berkshire County icon is one of two women to be honored with a bust in the Massachusetts Senate Chamber for the first time in its history.

In Democrat-dominated Western Massachusetts, elected officials are responding to President Trump’s joint address to Congress Tuesday night.

Following a vote in the Massachusetts House last week, the State Senate is preparing for a vote on funding the state’s emergency shelter system.

As Massachusetts rolls out its new comprehensive housing plan, its crafters say it will reflect the individual needs of each region of the commonwealth.

Berkshire County state legislators are reacting to Governor Maura Healey’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2026.

Democratic Governor Maura Healey will deliver her second State of the Commonwealth address Thursday, and Berkshire County legislators will be listening closely.

Democrats in Boston are continuing to feud over the state auditor’s ongoing efforts to open the books of the Massachusetts legislature.

An interview with Democratic Western Massachusetts State Senator Paul Mark.