How MA Could Get $300M+ More In Taxes From You

A Supreme Court decision Thursday has reverberations for one large segment of purchasers.

MA Senate Passes Bill To Ban Toxic Flame Retardants

Proponents say the chemicals used on children's products to stop flames are linked to cancer, infertility and thyroid problems.

Historic Wage Law Could Be Signed Today In MA

Minimum wage would increase to $15, tipped workers would see more, and an annual sales tax are just part of it.

Hundreds Protest Immigrant Policy At Boston State House

The ACLU and the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition are some of those organizing outside the Boston State House.

Baker Reverses Course, Won't Send Help To 'Inhumane' Border

A spokeswoman said it's "because the federal government’s current actions are resulting in the inhumane treatment of children."

Millionaire's Tax Ballot Question Struck Down

The state's highest court this morning sided with groups arguing it was unconstitutional.

Are MA Voters Leaning Toward Millionaire Tax, Minimum Wage Hike?

Here's how voters are feeling about the questions and people with a chance to be on the November ballot.

MA 2018 Elections: Where Things Stand

Come the end of the year, there will be new faces in new places. Get up to speed on some of the most anticipated races across the state.

Mass. AG Takes Opioid Fight To Purdue Pharma - And Its Executives

AG Maura Healey said the lawsuit is the first to specifically name executives for their role in the nationwide epidemic.

'Honest Mistake': U.S. Rep. Kennedy's Nuclear Vote Was A Flub

What do you do when you make a whoopsie on a nuclear warhead vote for the Trump administration? Take to Twitter!

MA Democrats Rally Behind 'Little Guy' For Gov. Candidate

Jay Gonzalez is leaving this weekend's Democratic convention with some pep in his step.

Common Folk: Poor People's Campaign Camps Out Near State House

Initially, they hoped to raise awareness by having the police arrest them. It didn't work.

Sports Betting, Mt. Ida Closure: MA Headliners

In the wake of Monday's court decision on sports betting, the only thing we can say for sure, ironically, is that all bets are off. For now.

Boston’s Arts Chief Julie Burros To Leave Post: Mayor Walsh

She was the first 'Arts Tzar' in 20 years. Now after, 3 1/2 years she's moving on.

Bet On This: MA Legislature Discussing Legal Sports Gambling

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission estimated could generate between $9 million and $61 million in state tax revenue a year.

Legalized Sports Gambling Coming To MA? Door Now Open

A landmark Supreme Court decision this morning could make a huge impact in the Bay State.

Hate Group Founder Joins Massachusetts Governor Race

Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate Scott Lively founded a hate group and co-authored a book claiming gay men were behind the Holocaust.

End of Robocalls? State Rep Files Bill To Ban Robocalls In MA

New legislation asks that offenders be fined $10k per call.

MA Could Raise Age To Purchase Tobacco to 21

The House on Wednesday passed the bill, which would bring a the whole state in line with what most of it already does anyways.

MA Senate Picking Up Pieces After Bombshell Report

Troubling. Damning. Incredibly disturbing. Pick an adjective and it was probably used this week to describe the Ethics Commit report.

Ex-Sen. President Stan Rosenberg Resigns Amid Controversy

An ethics commission report released late Wednesday said Sen. Stan Rosenberg showed "significant failure of judgment and leadership."

Stan Rosenberg Should Resign, Massachusetts Governor Says

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker said state Senator Stan Rosenberg should resign after a scandal involving Rosenberg's husband.

Senate Passes Credit Protection Bill In Wake Of Equifax Breach

The bill aims to create stronger protections against identity theft and data breaches for all consumers in the Commonwealth.

Ex-Senate President's Estranged Husband Pleads Not Guilty

Bryon Hefner is charged with 10 felony charges, including sexual assault.

Ex-Senate President's Estranged Husband Ready For Court

More details about the case against Bryon Hefner could emerge when he is arraigned Tuesday.

New Gun Bill Would Keep 'Dangerous' People From Ownership

Gun control activists argue it would provide a safety check to prevent dangerous people from accessing certain deadly weapons.

MA's Criminal Justice System Overhauled

See what changed in the bill Gov. Baker signed Friday.

MA Senate Working Through Its Problems

Has the Senate been in utter disarray since December? Yeah, pretty much. But things are starting to get done.

MA's Ban On Assault Weapons Upheld

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging Massachusetts' ban on assault weapons.

MA Criminal Justice Reform Bill Passes, Heads To Governor

This bill focuses on diverting people from the criminal justice system rather than locking them up, according to senators.

MA Legislators Vote to Protect Access to Confidential Health Care

Sen. Cindy Friedman of Arlington said the vote requires insurance carriers to issue a summary of payment directly to the patient.

Mystery Of The Supreme Judicial Court Photo Solved - Probably

Officials are pretttttty certain who this guy is.

41 Bills Signed By Gov. Baker In Past 2 Months

The governor even signed a bill making Massachusetts Maple Month while you weren't looking.

Sorry Feds, MA Barely Needs You: Study

Well of course we need the federal government. But we're not really dependent on it, a new study says.

Friedman Votes For State Law To Protect Social Media Privacy

Specifically, the legislation prevents employers and schools from requesting and requiring access to the personal social media accounts.

'Long Dead' General Hooker's State House Honor Offends State Rep.

All of these children are NOT 'general hookers,' a State Rep. said. To which people responded: Duh.

Students Storm State House In Rally For Stricter Gun Laws

"I want us to be noticed," an 11-year-old said Wednesday.

Warren Seeks To Neutralize 'Pocahontas' Barbs

The push is in part a rebuttal to President Trump, who has tried to discredit a potential rival in 2020.

Smokin' In The Open: 'Cannabis Cafes' Being Mulled

Could Massachusetts become the first U.S. state where adults can gather and use legal recreational marijuana at so-called "cannabis cafes?"

Elizabeth Warren Addresses Native American Heritage Claims

The U.S. Senator said President Trump disrespects Native Americans when he calls her Pocahontas.