Massachusetts residents still rank the Commonwealth among the best places to live, but a new MassINC Polling Group survey finds affordability is the state’s weakest measure, with cost of living, housing and taxes leading residents’ concerns.
Tech Chief Wants Dashboard to Track AI Impacts
Massachusetts technology chief Jason Snyder said AI regulation should begin with tracking how the technology is being used. The state is monitoring more than 400 AI use cases while considering guardrails, safety standards and human-accountability requirements.
Tariff ‘Game’ Threatens Alcohol Industry Jobs, Goldberg Says
Massachusetts alcohol suppliers can request immediate price changes as tariffs disrupt costs and supply chains, Treasurer Deb Goldberg and industry leaders said.
Census Offers New Snapshot of Mass. Income, Poverty
Massachusetts’ three-year average poverty rate was 9.1%, significantly below the national rate but above eight states, according to new Census Bureau data.
Mass. Sheds 7,100 Jobs in August as Losses Mount
Massachusetts lost 7,100 jobs in August and a revised 4,000 jobs in July, nearly matching the 11,300 jobs added since September 2025. The state’s unemployment rate nevertheless declined to 4.3%.
