The rating is the second-highest achievable from the S and P 500.
Legislature strengthens protections for public transit workers by expanding laws governing assault and battery against on-duty personnel.
The city receives money annually to use for a variety of initiatives.
Massachusetts Legislature passes supplement budget to close out Fiscal Year 2025.
Massachusetts Legislature passes joint resolutions to safeguard U.S. Constitution from political attacks.
Kate Lipper-Garabedian is offering part-time internship opportunities.
Bipartisan group of Massachusetts state senators votes to protect freedom of expression and safeguard open access to literature.
Massachusetts Senate unanimously votes to provide enhanced safety, stability, and educational opportunities for military families.
Multiple contested races appear to have been decided.
Massachusetts Senate closes the books on Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) with a $2.3 billion supplemental budget.
Devin Romanul shares why he should be reelected.
The city municipal election is two weeks away.
The State Rep. will soon be holding a scheduled office hours session.
Ryan Williams shares why he should be reelected.
Melissa Holleran shares why she should be elected.
Camarie Clark shares why she should be elected.
New law addresses widening funding gap for reimbursements to acute care hospitals and community health centers for vulnerable populations.
Landmark data privacy legislation is poised to lead the nation in consumer protections by limiting the collection and sale of personal data.
Massachusetts Senate passes 3 bills to increase safety and lower costs for residents.
The city previously co-ran its veterans services with two other nearby communities.
The city will use the money for roadway improvement projects.
A fund is used to help elderly and disabled residents with property taxes.
Three spots on the committee are up for reelection this year.
The blue envelope program fosters safer interactions between police and people with autism spectrum disorder.
With unanimous, bipartisan support, the Senate removes out-of-date and offensive terminology and statutes from Massachusetts law.
The city says that a tax override is needed to fund many operations in the upcoming year.
The legislation simplifies the process and brings Massachusetts up to date with the other 49 states and international best practices.
Mass. Legislature passes the Shield Act 2.0 to fortify protections for those seeking and providing reproductive and gender-affirming care.
Legislature passes $1.2 billion bond bill to improve roads, bridges, intersections, and more.
Senate passes bill to improve student learning and academic achievement, boost mental health, and foster healthier learning environments.
Senate passes legislation to protect consumers and keep people from being pushed into financial ruin if they are sued for financial debt.
Senate members of Joint Committee on Education vote in favor of restricting cell phones in schools after a unanimous, bipartisan vote.
Massachusetts Senate passes Shield Act 2.0 with bipartisan support.
Legislature's new rules for 2025-2026 make lawmaking more transparent, efficient, and accessible to the public.
Massachusetts Legislature passes $61 billion state budget.
Legislature passes $1.4 billion for public education and transportation projects in Melrose and across the state with Fair Share revenue.
The budget features cuts to may of the city's operations.
For his work passing the Educator Diversity Act, State Senator Jason Lewis presented with inaugural Legacy Award from Latinos for Education.
Senator Lewis nominates Margie Labedz for recognition at the state's first-ever Military Appreciation Day.