Faced with a supply crunch and rising costs, the state has taken steps to make housing more plentiful and more affordable.

Fees on utility bills in Massachusetts cover the cost of programs the Legislature could be funding in clearer ways.

Massachusetts are continuing to push Beacon Hill to recognize the needs of the state’s growing population of older people.

This Black History Month, the Banner is teaming up with WriteBoston’s Teens In Print program, highlighting young voices of color. Each week, we will feature the work of three new students, who will ...

The measure now goes back to the State House, where the Senate killed a similar measure last year, leading to a large tax increase for homeowners.

Boston City Council approved a proposal to shift the city's tax levy away from homeowners on Wednesday, the third time the ...

An illegal alien from Colombia was arrested in Boston yesterday and charged with identity theft and stealing $259,589 in ...

ABINGTON 570 Adams St. One-family Cape Cod, built in 1950, 1,336 square feet, 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, on ...

After four hours of tense debate and a series of failed amendments, the Boston City Council overwhelmingly approved a mayoral ...

The report, released Thursday by the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, says downtown Boston's future depends on whether we ...

As Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey ’92 is preparing to seek re-election in 2026, Harvard Kennedy School professor Linda J. Blimes is optimistic about her chances to return to Beacon Hill.

Boston mayoral candidate Josh Kraft unveiled a plan today that he says would improve housing access and affordability for ...