A Boston Fed survey found Massachusetts median family wealth reached $374,000, while one-third of households could not cover a $400 emergency expense.
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Higher Cannabis License Cap Worries Some in Industry
Mass. cannabis businesses raised concerns that new Cannabis Control Commission regulations could accelerate the consolidation of the marketplace.
Massachusetts Remains on Moderate Economic Growth Path
MassBenchmarks reports Massachusetts economic growth outpaced the U.S. in Q2 2026, while Boston inflation remained significantly above the national rate.
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.”