Budget

Mass. Senators Unveil $34B State Budget Proposal

The Senate plan includes a spending increase of $1.4 billion, or about 4.4 percent, over the current fiscal year, including $403 million in new spending on housing, education, mental health and veteran services programs.

2013/05/15

Is Mom Broke?

According to the National Council on Aging, more than 13 million older adults are considered economically insecure, living on less than $22,000 a year.

WBZ NewsRadio 1030–2013/05/08

Mass. House Approves State Budget Proposal With $500 Million In New Taxes

The budget includes $500 million in new taxes, including increases in the gasoline and cigarette taxes, approved earlier by the Legislature as part of a transportation finance plan.

2013/04/25

Saving For Retirement At Age 40-Something

If you are a forty-something there is still time to save for retirement.

WBZ NewsRadio 1030–2013/04/24

Menino Releases 2014 Budget In Movie Trailer Parody

For his final budget proposal, the mayor decided to have a little bit of fun.

2013/04/10

Mass. Lawmakers Face Tough Budget Questions

The debate over taxes and spending on Beacon Hill is approaching a critical juncture.

2013/03/30

Funding Issues Put NH Cold Case Unit’s Future In Question

New Hampshire’s 4-year-old cold case unit has made some headline-grabbing arrests and has more than 100 other cases to investigate, but now it must solve perhaps its toughest mystery yet: the money game.

2013/03/09