Mysterious Object Spotted In MA Skies Tuesday Night: Here's What It Was

Sightings of a mysterious object in the sky were reported across much of the East Coast and Midwest around 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Battle Over Highway Service Plaza Contract In Massachusetts Heads To Court As Local Company Sues MassDOT

The controversy over who should run 18 highway rest stop service plazas in Massachusetts is headed to court.

MA Gov. Healey Signs Law Expanding Reproductive, Transgender Care

The updated Shield Law prevents the disclosure of sensitive data.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren Discusses Future Of Mass Pike Project, Cape Cod Bridges And President Trump

Warren also cited the Elon Musk-led firing of thousands of federal workers and the termination of research grants as bad for the economy.

How Corporation For Public Broadcasting Shutdown Affects MA PBS, NPR Stations

Here's how much money MA stations PBS, NPR lose with President Trump cuts.

Massachusetts Lawmakers Pass Raise For Bar Advocates, But Some Say They Won't Budge

Bar advocates walked off the job after Memorial Day, demanding better wages.

Presidential Library For John Adams And Son In Quincy, Massachusetts Is Of "National Importance," CEO Says

Adams was the nation's second president, and his son was the sixth, but there's no presidential library for either of them.

MA Renter-Paid Broker Fee Ban Begins Aug. 1: What Effect Will It Have On Housing Crisis?

The stipulation in the 2026 state budget would eliminate the common practice of making renters pay the landlord-incurred fee.

“You Deserve Better”: Whip Clark Slams Republicans for Six Months of Chaos

“You Deserve Better”: Whip Clark Slams Republicans for Six Months of Chaos

Whip Clark on CNN: Republicans Are Telling Families They’re On Their Own

Whip Clark on CNN: Republicans Are Telling Families They’re On Their Own

How MA Senators Voted On $9B Bill Cutting Public Broadcasting, Foreign Aid

If the House passes the bill, it would go to Trump’s desk for his signature.

Massachusetts earns 77/100 in financial transparency, ranking 32 among 50 states

New report from Truth in Accounting reveals Massachusetts’s strengths and weaknesses in fiscal reporting

Statewide School Smartphone Ban Gets State House Boost

A State Senate committee unanimously advanced the bill that could include a "bell-to-bell" ban on cellphones in school.

President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" Cuts Funding For Mass Pike Project

The massive package of tax and spending cuts contains a provision that eliminates the Neighborhood Access and Equity Grant Program.

ICE Agents Wouldn't Be Allowed To Wear Masks In Massachusetts In Proposed Legislation

There would be an exception for medical masks and for SWAT teams. Any violation would be a misdemeanor, according to Hawkins.

$94 Million In MA Education Funding Paused By Trump Administration: See Impacted Programs

The six grant programs under review include one establishing 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including those in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Gov. Healey Defends Immigration Record From Opponents: "I'm All For Getting The Bad Guys"

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey defended her record and what she has done for the state despite criticism from two Republican challengers.

'Big Beautiful Bill' Passed By House: What It Means For MA

MAGA's landmark bill holds sweeping impacts for Massachusetts residents.

Whip Clark: The American People Will Not Forget This Outright Betrayal

Whip Clark: The American People Will Not Forget This Outright Betrayal

MA Governor Vows To Ban Broker Fees For Renters

Gov. Healey said housing costs in Massachusetts are already too high.

No Flags Or Fireworks: What Nationwide July 4 Protests Mean For MA

The group that orchestrated the "No Kings" demonstrations is joining with other activists groups in mobilizing across the nation.

Lawmakers Pass Budget Bill That Would Eliminate Broker's Fees For Massachusetts Renters

Governor Maura Healey called these fees "unfair for the renter." Healey is expected to sign the bill into law.

Gov. Healey Calls Same-Sex Marriage And Abortion Access "Non-Negotiable" In Massachusetts

"Marriage is marriage, whether you're gay or not, and that's the law here. It's going to continue to be that way," Governor Healey said.

10 Years After Landmark Supreme Court Ruling, Healey Calls Same-Sex Marriage "Non-Issue" In Massachusetts

More than a decade before the Supreme Court weighed in, Massachusetts was the first state to legalize same-sex marriage in 2004.

Elizabeth Warren Says U.S. Strikes On Iran Were "Act Of War" President Trump Had No Authority For

Warren made the remarks during a Monday press conference with Planned Parenthood and fellow Massachusetts lawmakers in Somerville.

Gas Prices Surge In Massachusetts Amid Conflict With Iran, AAA Says

Gas prices in Massachusetts and the northeast are "surging," AAA says, as the conflict with Iran sends oil prices higher.

Massachusetts Lawmakers React To U.S. Strikes On Iran, Calling Them "Unconstitutional"

Senator Ed Markey said in a statement that a "diplomatic solution remains the best way" to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.

Head Of Massachusetts State Police Responds To Karen Read Verdict

"The Massachusetts State Police extends its sincere condolences to the loved ones of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe," Noble said.

Does Massachusetts GOP Support Trump Administration's Immigration Actions? Party Chair Weighs In.

A new Boston Globe/Suffolk University poll of voters found a 53%-41% majority opposing the Trump administration's deportation drive.

Why Are Banks Opening So Many New Branches In Massachusetts?

In Needham for instance, a town of about 32,000 people, there are nine bank branches.

Warren Urges Trump To "Abandon" DOGE's "Inefficient And Harmful" Agenda In New Letter

"You could choose to reverse course and abandon Mr. Musk's inefficient and harmful DOGE actions," Sen. Warren wrote.

‘No Kings’ Protests Set For Saturday Across MA: What To Know

More than 100 pro-democracy advocacy groups have signed on in support of No Kings.

‘No Kings’ Protest To Be Held Saturday In Greater Boston: What To Know

The protests are held in opposition of President Donald Trump's military parade.

What Went Wrong For Democrats In 2024? Massachusetts Party Chairman On What Needs To Change.

"It's not surprising to me that that article comes out of Washington," Kerrigan said. "The word that matters most to me is win."

Whip Clark Calls Out Republican Back-Door Attempts To Advance a National Abortion Ban

Whip Clark Calls Out Republican Back-Door Attempts To Advance a National Abortion Ban

President Trump And Sen. Elizabeth Warren Say They Finally Agree On One Issue

"@realDonaldTrump and I agree: the debt limit should be scrapped to prevent an economic catastrophe," Warren wrote in a social media post.

MA Towns Named In Controversial Federal Immigration Crackdown

The Trump administration is going after numerous Massachusetts cities and counties over so-called sanctuary policies.

Whip Clark Decries GOP Tax Scam on MSNBC

Whip Clark Decries GOP Tax Scam on MSNBC

Clark Introduces Amendment To Strike Language From GOP Tax Scam

Whip Clark Introduces Amendment To Strike Language From GOP Tax Scam That Would Defund Planned Parenthood

COVID Vaccine Rule Changes Proposed: What To Know In MA

New vaccine guidelines could make it harder for younger, relative healthy people to get a COVID-19 booster this fall.