A Supreme Court decision Thursday has reverberations for one large segment of purchasers.
Proponents say the chemicals used on children's products to stop flames are linked to cancer, infertility and thyroid problems.
Minimum wage would increase to $15, tipped workers would see more, and an annual sales tax are just part of it.
The ACLU and the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition are some of those organizing outside the Boston State House.
A spokeswoman said it's "because the federal government’s current actions are resulting in the inhumane treatment of children."
The state's highest court this morning sided with groups arguing it was unconstitutional.
Here's how voters are feeling about the questions and people with a chance to be on the November ballot.
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.
AG Maura Healey said the lawsuit is the first to specifically name executives for their role in the nationwide epidemic.
What do you do when you make a whoopsie on a nuclear warhead vote for the Trump administration? Take to Twitter!
Jay Gonzalez is leaving this weekend's Democratic convention with some pep in his step.
Initially, they hoped to raise awareness by having the police arrest them. It didn't work.
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.
She was the first 'Arts Tzar' in 20 years. Now after, 3 1/2 years she's moving on.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission estimated could generate between $9 million and $61 million in state tax revenue a year.
A landmark Supreme Court decision this morning could make a huge impact in the Bay State.
Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate Scott Lively founded a hate group and co-authored a book claiming gay men were behind the Holocaust.
New legislation asks that offenders be fined $10k per call.
The House on Wednesday passed the bill, which would bring a the whole state in line with what most of it already does anyways.
Troubling. Damning. Incredibly disturbing. Pick an adjective and it was probably used this week to describe the Ethics Commit report.
An ethics commission report released late Wednesday said Sen. Stan Rosenberg showed "significant failure of judgment and leadership."
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker said state Senator Stan Rosenberg should resign after a scandal involving Rosenberg's husband.
The bill aims to create stronger protections against identity theft and data breaches for all consumers in the Commonwealth.
Bryon Hefner is charged with 10 felony charges, including sexual assault.
More details about the case against Bryon Hefner could emerge when he is arraigned Tuesday.
Gun control activists argue it would provide a safety check to prevent dangerous people from accessing certain deadly weapons.
See what changed in the bill Gov. Baker signed Friday.
Has the Senate been in utter disarray since December? Yeah, pretty much. But things are starting to get done.
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging Massachusetts' ban on assault weapons.
This bill focuses on diverting people from the criminal justice system rather than locking them up, according to senators.
Sen. Cindy Friedman of Arlington said the vote requires insurance carriers to issue a summary of payment directly to the patient.
Officials are pretttttty certain who this guy is.
The governor even signed a bill making Massachusetts Maple Month while you weren't looking.
Well of course we need the federal government. But we're not really dependent on it, a new study says.
Specifically, the legislation prevents employers and schools from requesting and requiring access to the personal social media accounts.
All of these children are NOT 'general hookers,' a State Rep. said. To which people responded: Duh.
"I want us to be noticed," an 11-year-old said Wednesday.
The push is in part a rebuttal to President Trump, who has tried to discredit a potential rival in 2020.
Could Massachusetts become the first U.S. state where adults can gather and use legal recreational marijuana at so-called "cannabis cafes?"
The U.S. Senator said President Trump disrespects Native Americans when he calls her Pocahontas.