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Asian currencies held steady against a weaker U.S. dollar, which was hit by softer-than-expected inflation data. The yen, however, remained pressured as markets anticipated outcomes from a Bank of Japan meeting. The Federal Reserve left interest rates on hold, projecting only one cut for the year, affecting global currency movements.

Thousands of families are struggling within the Massachusetts emergency shelter system and on the waitlist for placements

The event was moved inside because of rain.

As the Massachusetts Senate continues to debate their budget bill, an amendment to combat antisemitism passed last night.

Family members of fallen soldiers accepted "Medals of Liberty and Fidelity' at the Massachusetts Memorial Day Ceremony at the State House Tuesday morning.

The state Senate will begin its final review of the fiscal year 2025 state budget proposal on Monday, starting with a pile of proposed amendments.

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. The Senate has held 35 roll calls so far in the 2024 session. Beacon Hill Roll Call tabulates the number of roll calls on which each senator voted and then calculates...

This city of Holyoke has one of the largest homeless populations in the state, but there is no permanent shelter in the city.

While Governor Maura Healey and other state officials have approved a new supplemental budget to address the migrant crisis, not all lawmakers are in agreement.

U.S. Treasury yields pulled back on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady, as expected, but signaled that it still plans to cut interest rates at some point. The... -May 01, 2024 at 03:32 pm EDT - MarketScreener