Massachusetts House budget will carry ‘record’ funding for MBTA, regional transit

When the House unveils their version of the fiscal 2025 budget on Wednesday, it will include “record” investment into the state’s beleaguered and aging transportation systems, according to House Speaker Ron Mariano’s office. The budget coming out of the House Ways and Means committee later this week will include more than half a billion dollars … Read more

The Mooch resurfaces, MassGOP infighting and the art of shooting

Anthony Scaramucci, the 10-day White House communications director for former President Donald Trump, threw his weight behind John Deaton, a Republican running in Massachusetts to unseat Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Scaramucci said this week he would host a fundraiser for Deaton, though the event has not been scheduled, according to Deaton’s campaign manager, Michael Gorecki, who … Read more

Speaker Mariano says he agrees with Healey’s $375M budget cuts

House Speaker Ron Mariano cast doubt on efforts to funnel more state dollars to the shelter system, which is housing thousands of local and migrant families, including a plan to shuttle surplus revenues to the struggling support network. The Quincy Democrat did not directly address whether he agreed with Gov. Maura Healey’s plan to cover … Read more