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New Englanders are great at handling blizzards. Let’s apply that know-how to heat waves.

We know how to do snow around here. But can we New Englanders be just as hardy when it comes to extreme heat?

Massachusetts ‘millionaires tax’ generated $2.2 billion in first year, but budget gap remains
After adjusting for the new tax revenue, the state currently faces a budget gap of around $233 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30.

Our DC reporters have the scoop on Harris and Walz. Ask them your questions.
Two Globe reporters in our DC bureau covered the Vice President and Minnesota Governor for years when they were at different news organizations. Now they're covering the politicians for New England. Ask them anything.

Canton Select Board shifts to Zoom meetings after months of verbal attacks, often by Karen Read supporters

After months of verbal attacks during Town Hall meetings, often by supporters of Karen Read, the Canton Select Board will move its meetings online to ensure they can be held in a “safe and efficient” way.

Takeaways from a Harris-Walz ticket now that the stage is set for a reimagined presidential race
Some in Harris’s inner circle saw Walz as a do-no-harm choice who can keep the party unified heading into the Democratic National Convention.

Kamala Harris introduces Tim Walz as VP pick at Philadelphia campaign event
Vice President Kamala Harris introduced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate at a campaign event in Philadelphia Tuesday night.

After Wu pressures Senate, Spilka all but declares property tax proposal dead on Beacon Hill
The home rule petition unexpectedly advanced out of the House last minute after Wu and House leadership agreed to some changes to the proposal, but the Senate didn't take it up before a chaotic end to formal sessions last week.

Amid inter-chamber dispute, Healey urges lawmakers to reconvene, vote on what senator dubs ‘colonoscopy of climate policy’
Governor Maura Healey is urging Massachusetts lawmakers to return to the State House to pass reforms to the state’s siting and permitting process for clean energy projects.

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Massachusetts now has a ‘historic’ $5.2 billion housing law on the books. But how far will it go?

The $5.2 billion package signed by Governor Maura Healey realizes a host of items on her and lawmakers’ wish lists for addressing the housing crisis.

Mass. lawmakers ended formal lawmaking with lots left on the table. Here’s what could happen next.

Massachusetts legislative leaders have said they’re prepared to return for a formal session to pass an economic development package. This is what must happen first.

In Boston, just four of city’s top 100 earners are women. The majority are white men.

Data obtained by the Globe highlight the gender and race gaps in city government pay.

Mayor Wu, Boston police attend National Night Out events across the city

The third annual series of events was held to increase community engagement with city agencies and public safety officials and to highlight “hidden heroes” in community organizations, city officials said.

Bill Weld among Republicans backing Kamala Harris

Former Republican Governor Bill Weld is joining other GOP figures in opposing Donald Trump and endorsing Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.

State Secrets

In the Massachusetts Legislature, nearly everyone is a leader. Just look at their paychecks.

Over the last several decades, lawmakers have dramatically expanded the ranks of leadership, while, somewhat conversely, concentrating more power than ever in the hands of the House speaker and Senate president.

Database: How much does your state lawmaker earn?

Using data from the state treasurer, the Globe has compiled a database showing how much each state lawmaker earned in 2023.

YVONNE ABRAHAM

There are no good options when it comes to the crisis in the Mass. emergency shelter system

There are thousands in emergency housing in Massachusetts and in overflow sites. Caring for those families is costing the state a billion dollars annually.