Beacon Hill In 5

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Quabbin water grabs, killed tax relief and Massachusetts drone battles test Beacon Hill

2026-10-2605:57

There are major policy clashes over WMass water rights, potential upset over rejected gas tax relief, and growing local resistance to Amazon's drone delivery plans.

From beds to pipes; The infrastructure challenges facing Massachusetts

2026-10-1905:43

An examination of how physical and civic strains, from care and rehab bed shortages to old water pipes, shape Massachusetts capacity for growth.

Mass. governor taps the energy playbook to cushion voters before Election Day

2026-10-1206:04

Gov. Maura Healey has declared a state of energy emergency to deploy $150 million in home heating relief, as Massachusetts leaders navigate other increases, and proposed changes to the U.S. Census.

From economic scorecards to nursing home scandals, what's on Mass. lawmakers plates before November

2026-10-0505:58

Ahead of the Healey-Minogue debate, we unpack state tax policy, affordability. Plus we look at long-term care legislation and proposed reforms to nursing home oversight.

Inside Springfield's $2 billion courthouse battle, the gas tax fight and the cost of living

2026-09-2905:01

State House News Service reporter Ella Adams breaks down a demand for a federal probe over the proposed $2 billion courthouse in Springfield, MA, the Beacon Hill showdown on gas tax relief, and new polling on Massachusetts' affordability.

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