16 Bills Signed Into MA Law: See The Full List

Gov. Baker signed one bill into law before saying, "I don't support this."

Trump Backer Challenging Warren For U.S. Senate

State Rep. Geoff Diehl co-chaired Trump's Mass. campaign and has support from the likes of Curt Schilling.

Major MA Sales Tax Cut On Ballot?

That 6.25 percent sales tax could take a big dip if this initiative hits the ballot. Here are the four options that may be presented.

18 Bills Signed Into MA Law: See The Full List

Gov. Charlie Baker has signed 18 bills into law this month. Check out whether any impact you or your town.

Sex Ed Bill Passes Senate, But Not 'Decorum'

Changes could be coming to how your children learn about sex. But Thursday, even the adults had some trouble talking about.

Baker Hands Back Budget With Medicaid Proposals

The governor vetoed $320 million from the state budget and asked lawmakers to look into cost-saving reforms regarding Medicaid.

Mass. Budget: House, Senate Rush $40B Bill To Gov.

Were the cuts "painful" or "responsible?" You be the judge.

State Budget Deal Could Come Friday

Still one of the few states operating without an annual budget in place for the new fiscal year, Massachusetts looks close to finalizing.

MA Set To Ban Phone Use While Driving

The texting-while-driving ban would be widely expanded, allowing only for voice use or 'single tap or swipe' use.

Pot Proving Sticky Subject For On Beacon Hill

Lawmakers are finally being forced to publicly broach the topic, and it hasn't exactly been smooth.

Pot Bill Passes Late, Overhauls Voter-Passed Ballot Law

See here how your local rep voted on the House's bill, which saw sweeping changes to the state's retail market.

Major Taxes In, Out During Hectic Week

A busy stretch for lawmakers saw a bungled pot bill that would have taxed 28 percent and agreement on a new, $2 billion ballot question.

Mass. Marijuana Laws Take Another Twist

This plan would not raise taxes on pot and would leave decisions on whether to ban retail marijuana stores in the hands of local voters.

Income Surtax Question Secures Spot On 2018 Ballot

Lawmakers voted a so-called "Millionaire's Tax" onto next year's ballot.

Immigration Enforcement Bill Brings Differing Opinions, Passions To State House

There was a hearty debate Friday regarding a bill limiting coordination between the federal and local authorities.

Massachusetts Joins Climate Alliance After Trump's Paris Accord Announcement

Gov. Charlie Baker, a Republican, said it is sticking by pursuing the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement.

Trump's Budget Could Crush Mass.: Here's How

President Trump's deep cuts in his $4.1 trillion budget has Mass. lawmakers on both sides of the aisle pushing back.

$409M In Tax Changes: See How Mass. Senate Proposed New Revenue

"We have a revenue problem and not a spending problem." See how the Senate proposed to fix that.

'Constitutional Crisis': Mass. Lawmakers Call for Special Prosecutor After Comey Firing

Massachusetts Democrats slam President Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey.

Who From Massachusetts Could Unseat Trump?

The Hill released a list of 43 potential Democratic candidates for 2020, including some from right here.

Shoot Up Under State Supervision? Doctors Endorse Mass.-Run Injection Site

Proponents of the first of its kind in the US say it will save lives. Opponents say it looks like we are giving up on fighting heroin.

Record Budget Passes House With Ease

A $40+ billion budget made it through, and the fact that it took just two days to accomplish only makes it more remarkable.

Baker, MBTA Don't Make the Grade

Schools broke for vacation, but tough grades still came for many in Massachusetts.

$40 Billion State Spending Plan: Where Would The Money Go?

Here are some takeaways from the new spending plan put forward Monday by the Massachusetts House.

Charlie Baker 'Most Popular Governor In America,' but Senators Not Feeling the Love

Charlie Baker is riding high, but Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are facing a much more uphill climb.

Mass. Smoking Age Could Raise to 21

More than 140 Massachusetts municipalities have already raised their minimum legal sale age to 21 .

State Tax Reform Options Examined as Need for Revenue Increases

Legislators are beginning to discuss several ways to make the state more money.

Massachusetts Lawmakers React To Syrian Airstrike

"War doesn't get any easier than launching a few Tomahawk missiles," one congressman wrote. "Everything from here is harder."

Sales Tax Cut, High-Income Tax Hike? All On The Table

In 2018, you may be voting whether to lower that 6.25 percent sales tax and increase income tax on the wealthy.

Mass. Officials Rebuke AG's Double-Down on 'Sanctuary City' Funding Cuts

Jeff Sessions said municipalities and states that do not comply will not be eligible for federal dollars.

MassHealth Decisions On Deck After GOP Bill Yanked

With Obamacare here to stay (for now,) Gov. Baker and Mass. lawmakers have some work to do.

State Budget Planning Plagued by Health Care Uncertainty

The transition to Trumpcare, should it come to pass, is fraught with pitfalls for Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Joining Lawsuit Against Trump's Revised Travel Ban

Massachusetts will join Washington state and Minnesota's expected lawsuit against the president's new ban

Mass. Lawmakers Call for AG Sessions' Resignation

Both senators and the entire congressional delegation called for Sessions' resignation Thursday after reports he lied about Russian contact.

Republicans Ignite Backlash By Silencing Elizabeth Warren

After an obscure Senate rule prevented Elizabeth Warren for speaking on the Senate floor, Democrats rallied behind the silenced senator.

Elizabeth Warren Told To Sit Down For Quoting Ted Kennedy On Senate Floor

During the debate on whether to name Jeff Sessions attorney General, Warren quoted Kennedy and Coretta Scott King. Republicans were angered.

$18M Pay Package Approved; Lawmakers Override Governor's Veto

Legislative leadership, governor, judiciary and others now stand to receive a significant pay bump.

Trump Accuses Australia of Trying to Send the 'Next Boston Bombers': Reports

When your city's tragedy becomes a political football...

Who Voted For Legislative Pay Raise?

Does your representative's vote need to flip to block a potential override of Gov. Baker's veto?

Both Massachusetts Senators Will Oppose Trump Supreme Court Pick

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey will join Democrats trying to block, or at least painfully stall, Neil Gorsuch's appointment.