Beacon Hill In 5

By Carrie Healy

Beacon Hill in 5 is a weekly check-in at the Massachusetts Statehouse from New England Public Media. Get a quick look at the week ahead in state politics and government with Carrie Healy, NEPM’s Morni... more

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Beacon Hill In 5 episodes:

October 20, 2025 Mass. protesters push back against Trump's moves while state lawmakers weigh emergency bills
The Massachusetts legislature continues to focus on balancing revenues destabilized by federal policy changes from the Federal tax and spending bill passed in July.
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October 13, 2025 Massachusetts towns face a budget squeeze as Boston fiddles with funding
Municipalities report out that rising costs, revenue-raising restrictions, and sluggish state aid are squeezing local government budgets.
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October 06, 2025 Mass. faces a $650M budget gap, lacks federal data to guide lawmakers before looming deadline
Changes to federal tax law will likely leave Massachusetts $650 million less in revenue this fiscal year. Lawmakers are scrambling for possible fiscal workarounds.
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6min
September 29, 2025 Federal crackdowns and funding threats put Massachusetts 'eds and meds' economic engine on edge
The Justice Department is ramping up its efforts to root out health care fraud, expanding a regional strike force into Boston.
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6min
September 22, 2025 Mass. gambling boom may bust: Report warns about stalled revenue, tax caps and lottery woes
Gambling offering and taxes are getting fresh look as Massachusetts' share of betting revenues clears $1.5 billion per year.
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6min
September 22, 2025 Mass. gambling boom may bust: Report warns about stalled revenue, tax caps and lottery woes
Gambling offering and taxes are getting fresh look as Massachusetts' share of betting revenues clears $1.5 billion per year.
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6min
September 15, 2025 The feds push back, but Massachusetts lawmakers spotlight DEI in hearing
The Trump administration has moved quickly and decisively to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Mass. lawmakers are signaling its continued use in the Commonwealth.
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September 15, 2025 Massachusetts fights back as federal rollbacks threaten vaccines, public protections
Massachusetts will break ties with federal immunization policies to ensure the availability of COVID-19 booster shots at retail pharmacies, and mandate insurance coverage of vaccines.
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6min
August 26, 2025 Westfield planning $4B data center with help from state tax breaks
In this week's Beacon Hill in 5, a look at the proposed data center in Westfield that will cost about $4 billion.
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August 18, 2025 Massachusetts voters may weigh major tax questions on 2026 ballot
We break down how income taxes fund Massachusetts’ budget, and what a cut could mean for state revenue and services.
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