MassBenchmarks reports Massachusetts economic growth outpaced the U.S. in Q2 2026, while Boston inflation remained significantly above the national rate.
Regulators Approve Steep Health Insurance Premium Increases
Massachusetts approved average 2027 health insurance premium increases of 10.4%, rejecting Fallon Health’s proposed 25.7% rate hike.
Senate Agrees to Limited Use of Cameras to Enforce Speed Limits
The Massachusetts Senate approved amendments authorizing speed cameras in school and construction zones while advancing new truck safety proposals.
Health Insurance Woes Reaching ‘Inflection Point,’ Commissioner Says
Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner Michael Caljouw says rising premiums and worsening risk pools have pushed health insurance to an “inflection point.”
Poll: Voters Want Guardrails on Large AI Companies
A new MassINC poll found strong voter support for Massachusetts AI safety regulations as the Senate considers legislation governing frontier AI developers.
