Massachusetts ranked 29th for total property taxes revenue in the U.S. in 2024
Massachusetts collected $15.4 million in property taxes in 2024, an increase of 9.5% from the previous year.
Seth Moulton addresses MLK Day, Homeland Security bill vote, and ICE detention event
Rep. Seth Moulton posted updates between January 19-21, addressing Martin Luther King Jr.
Cambridge man faces federal charges for alleged multi-state sex trafficking
A Cambridge man, Daniel Rodriguez, 36, has been charged with sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion after allegedly forcing a woman to engage in commercial sex across several states, including Massachusetts, Florida, South Carolina,…
Jake Auchincloss criticizes presidential deployment of Marines and comments on Iran’s future
Rep. Jake Auchincloss posted criticism regarding the president’s deployment of Marines to Los Angeles on January 19, and expressed support for democratic governance in Iran on January 20.
Boston man convicted on federal child sex trafficking charges
A Boston man has been convicted in federal court for sex trafficking and transporting a minor to Rhode Island for prostitution.
Smith Motor Sales: ‘Exciting updates’ to 2026 Mercedes-Benz lineup
Smith Motor Sales of Haverhill outlined several updates to the 2026 Mercedes-Benz lineup, highlighting new performance models, expanded electric vehicle offerings and enhanced in-vehicle technology, according to a post published on the dealership’s website.
Healey administration postpones clean heat standard amid concerns over rising energy costs
Energy policy discussions have returned to Beacon Hill as Massachusetts faces rising energy bills during the winter.
South Boston man pleads guilty in scheme targeting elderly Berkshire County resident
A South Boston resident has pleaded guilty in federal court to his involvement in a wire fraud conspiracy that defrauded a 75-year-old Berkshire County man of nearly $500,000.
Idaho man pleads guilty to cyberstalking Massachusetts professor
An Idaho man has pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to cyberstalking a Massachusetts professor over several months.
Idaho man pleads guilty to cyberstalking Massachusetts professor
An Idaho man has pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to cyberstalking a Massachusetts professor over several months.
Two Massachusetts residents charged with involvement in alleged bank fraud ring
Two Massachusetts residents have been charged in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud banks across the state.
Senate passes bipartisan act led by Common Cause for greater ballot spending transparency
The Massachusetts Senate has unanimously approved the Ballot Spending Transparency Act (H.868/S.507), a bill designed to strengthen disclosure requirements for spending on statewide ballot questions.
Leominster man pleads guilty in $1.3M tax refund fraud case
A Leominster resident has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to the theft of over $1.3 million through a forged tax refund check scheme.
Oregon man indicted for alleged cyberstalking and threats against Massachusetts prosecutor
An Oregon resident, Lewis Floyd, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston on charges of cyberstalking and making interstate threats directed at a Massachusetts state prosecutor.
Massachusetts collected $323.1 million in amusements sales taxes in 2024
Of the $43.1 billion in taxes collected by Massachusetts in 2024, 0.7%, or $323.1 million, came from amusements sales taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).
Former state worker receives probation for smuggling K2-laced papers into FMC Devens
A former employee of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Tasha Hammock, was sentenced on January 16, 2026, in federal court in Worcester for providing synthetic cannabinoids to an inmate at FMC Devens.
Lynn man pleads guilty in drug trafficking scheme and armed robbery
A Lynn resident has admitted guilt in federal court to charges related to a drug trafficking conspiracy and an armed robbery that took place in January 2023.
North Reading man indicted for alleged possession of child pornography
A federal grand jury in Boston has indicted Ralph Hannan III, a 68-year-old resident of North Reading and Level 2 sex offender, on one count of possession of child pornography.
Seth Moulton voices concerns over State Department funding bill and USAID elimination
Representative Seth Moulton used his Twitter account in mid-January 2026 to share documents and express his opposition to a State Department funding bill that affirmed the elimination of USAID under Donald Trump.
Guatemalan man sentenced for assaulting federal officers during Marlborough immigration arrest
A Guatemalan national, Guido Andres Cuellar Batres, has been sentenced to eight months in prison after pleading guilty to assaulting federal officers during an immigration arrest in Marlborough, Massachusetts.