Eversource and National Grid applied for a lower rate for natural gas service to Massachusetts residents.
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey is reviewing the legality of fantasy sports and some reps want to treat it as gambling.
The regulations, which also require retailers to keep the devices behind the counter, take effect Sept. 25.
The fiscal 2016 budget agreement could mean big changes to MBTA, and calls for more spending on some social services.
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U.S. Supreme Court decided one of the most contentious civil rights issues of modern times in consolidated cases from four states.
Gov. Baker urges Legislature to act on reform legislation to improve MBTA finances and operations.
Eldridge highlights increases to local aid, education, housing and human services.
Crews are starting an improvement project. Busing will not be provided.
All transit services—including the commuter rail—will be free Fri., April 24 for a “Customer Appreciation Day.”
State Representative Jennifer Benson's take on the FY16 House budget
The law requires drivers to turn on their headlights when it's wet.
Voters signed off on the measure during Town Meeting deliberations Tuesday.
A disabled train on the Fitchburg/South Acton line Tuesday caused delays. The MBTA said service will run on a normal schedule Wednesday.
The law goes into effect April 7.
A brutal winter has wreaked havoc on roads across the state.
State Representative Jennifer E. Benson named House Chair of the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Voters will decide on the proposal at Town Meeting in April. A public forum will be held March 4.
The transit system has been plagued by delays this winter.
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Baker said he’s disappointed that the T hasn’t been able to maintain an abbreviated schedule.
State Representative Jennifer Benson (D-Lunenburg) sworn-in to serve a fourth term representing the 37th Middlesex District
The Central Mass. Mosquito Control Project is holding a public meeting to discuss its budget for 2016.
These three laws are among a host of measures that will go into effect Thursday to kick off the new year.
The Finance Committee said the town has reserves in excess of 10 percent of the total current budget—double the recommended level.
It will be held at Acton-Boxborough Regional High School at 7 p.m.
State Rep. Atkins, a Concord Democrat, beat out Republican challenger Ken Van Tassell by a margin of 12,045 votes to 3,970
The race was one of the closest in recent memory.
Multiple sources said Baker won the race, though Martha Coakley did not concede.
Voter turnout in Acton on Tuesday was 61 percent.
Voters on Tuesday voted down a repeal of the state's casino law.
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Officials say voters should try to resolve any issues with an election warden or town clerk first.
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Voters will choose a new governor and decide whether to expand restrictions on new casinos.
Menino died Thursday at the age of 71. He was Boston's longest-serving mayor.
He battled cancer for the last several years and recently suspended treatment.
Each month Representative Benson provides an update from her office.
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas, D-Lowell, and challenger Ann Wofford were invited to the Oct. 5 forum.
State House News Service's recap and analysis of the week in state government.