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Beacon Hill In 5 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 politics and government with Carrie Healy, NEPM's Morning Edition Host, and a journalist from the State House News Service.
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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 politics and government with Carrie Healy, NEPM's Morning Edition Host, and a journalist from the State House News Service.

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Tax relief package makes it to Gov. Healey's desk for review

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has 10 days to review the tax relief package.

Tax relief package makes it to Gov. Healey's desk for review

Will Massachusetts lawmakers finally get tax reforms done?

Two months remain in the state legislative year, and tax relief legislation remains unfinished.

Will Massachusetts lawmakers finally get tax reforms done?

As transportation secretary departs after short tenure, 'a lot of confidence' in new MassDOT leader

This week marks the first significant departure from the Healy administration.

As transportation secretary departs after short tenure, 'a lot of confidence' in new MassDOT leader

Mass. has dropped thousands of residents from MassHealth. Where does that leave them?

A Federally-mandated "unwinding" process aimed at ending Medicaid health insurance coverage for enrollees who are no longer eligible continues in Massachusetts.

Mass. has dropped thousands of residents from MassHealth. Where does that leave them?

Will Mass. consumers be able to bring home the bacon after humane pork laws take effect?

A Massachusetts law passed in 2016 aimed at selling only humanely raised pork products goes into effect later this week, after multiple delays by lawsuits.

Will Mass. consumers be able to bring home the bacon after humane pork laws take effect?

Healey looking for help housing immigrants coming to Massachusetts

Mass. Governor Maura Healey is appealing to federal government officials for assistance, housing new immigrants coming to the state. Healey is also asking religious groups and state residents to consider taking in individuals and families. The just signed state budget includes funding for homelessness and shelter funding.

Healey looking for help housing immigrants coming to Massachusetts

Massachusetts lawmakers finally send spending plan to the governor — a month late

On Monday, Massachusetts House and Senate lawmakers voted on a consensus spending plan to send to Gov. Maura Healey for her review.

Massachusetts lawmakers finally send spending plan to the governor — a month late

Massachusetts lawmakers to consider major gun legislation

Massachusetts lawmakers will take on so-called ghost guns — pitting some gun owners against those favoring more regulation.

Massachusetts lawmakers to consider major gun legislation

With Massachusetts speeding toward climate goals, are the state's car owners doing their part?

The state Department of Transportation launched an online dashboard that will help officials track progress made toward climate goals.

With Massachusetts speeding toward climate goals, are the state's car owners doing their part?

Budget deadline? What budget deadline? Massachusetts lawmakers still negotiating final plan

Closed-door negotiations continue between Massachusetts House and Senate lawmakers over spending in the annual state budget.

Budget deadline? What budget deadline? Massachusetts lawmakers still negotiating final plan

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