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Amusements license taxes revenue in Massachusetts increased 6.6% in 2024 compared to previous year

Out of the $43.1 billion in total tax revenue collected by Massachusetts in 2024, $14.8 million came from amusements license taxes, representing an increase from the previous year, when the total was $13.9 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).


Monica G. Tibbits-Nutt, Secretary at Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Massachusetts Department of Transportation reminds drivers to avoid distracted driving habits

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation urges drivers to avoid distractions behind the wheel and follow state laws regarding electronic device use. The agency also highlights its highway assistance programs available across major routes.
Seth Moulton U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 6th district

Seth Moulton shares legislative updates and community engagement highlights

Representative Seth Moulton posted recent updates highlighting legislative releases, an immigration town hall recording, and a friendly wager with Rep. Jason Crow during early February 2026.
Filipe Medeiros Dos Anjos

ICE Boston arrests Brazilian national on child assault, strangulation charges

ICE Boston has arrested Filipe Medeiros Dos Anjos on several charges including strangulation and DUI-related offenses.

Guatemalan national sentenced in Massachusetts for assaulting ICE officers

A Guatemalan national has been sentenced to eight months in prison for assaulting federal officers during an immigration enforcement operation in Massachusetts.


Leah B. Foley United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts

Arkansas firm pays $3.2 million over ineligible pandemic relief loan claims

QP Holdings, LLC, an Arkansas-based company, along with its affiliates River Bend Industries, LLC, Master Molded Products, LLC, and 3D Plastics, LLC, have agreed to pay $3.2 million to settle allegations related to their receipt of Paycheck…
Monica G. Tibbits-Nutt, Secretary at Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Massachusetts Department of Transportation announces $1 million for local planning projects

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has announced $1 million in funding for local transportation planning through its new LEAP Program. The initiative targets rural and underserved communities with technical assistance for early-stage project development. Several municipalities have been selected for this inaugural round.
Christopher Carlozzi NFIB/Massachusetts State Director

Massachusetts lawmakers consider bills that could worsen unemployment insurance fund shortfall

Last week, the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development advanced two bills that could impact Massachusetts’ unemployment insurance (UI) system.