The 'red flag' legislation opens an avenue for the suspension of gun ownership rights for those believed to be a danger.
There was some big steps taken in the legislature last week, but July 1 came and went without retail pot licenses.
Senate passed several bills this week, including support for Local Access TV.
It's official. Gov. Charlie Baker signed off on a $15 min. wage law that also dismisses mandatory time and a half on weekends and holidays.
Minute Man fought at Bunker Hill
Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley is taking the protest against ICE up a notch.
It was reported Friday that Charlie Baker's son, A.J., was removed from a plane after a woman told police he groped her breast.
There were winners, losers, and still lots of questions after the ruling from the state's highest court.
Boston Partners in Education honors volunteer mentors and school partners
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.
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So far some 500 people have indicated they plan to attend the rally, more than 3,000 others have indicated they're interested in the event.
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 Mass., there were 201 confirmed fatal opioid-related overdoses from January through March of this year, according to the department.
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.
We're looking for contributors from regular columnists to bloggers to folks who are into taking photos around the neighborhood.
The bill aims to create stronger protections against identity theft and data breaches for all consumers in the Commonwealth.
The 19th annual Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer event will be held May 7-13.
Boston nonprofit awarded Cummings Foundation grant of $500,000
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.