Coakley Up Big on Baker in New Gubernatorial Poll

Suffolk University/Boston Herald survey has AG leading by 13 percent.

Tierney Behind Challengers in Recent Fund-Raising

Congressman John Tierney raised less money recently than his Democratic challenger Seth Moulton and Republican Richard Tisei.

Nomination Papers Now Available for 2014 State Elections

The Massachusetts primary is set for Sept. 9.

20 Medicinal Pot Dispensaries to Open in Massachusetts

The state's Department of Public Health announced Friday morning the 20 applicants that will be receiving medicinal marijuana licenses to operate in Massachusetts.

Poll: Coakley Leads Baker in Mass. Governor's Race

She also has a lead over Republican candidate Mark Fisher, according to the survey.

Patrick Announces Plan to Clean Up State's Child Welfare Department

The announcement comes months after a five-year-old Fitchburg boy went missing.

Do You Agree That Massachusetts is One of the Best States?

A story published Friday on Politico ranked the Bay State as fifth in the nation.

Playtex Announces Huge Pacifier Holder Clip Recall

Playtex has received 99 reports of the holder cracking or breaking.

Safety Group Calls for New Primary Seat Belt Law in Massachusetts

The Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety is looking for the state to pass Senate Bill 1115 to help increase safety on the roads.

Two New Schools on Tap for Hanscom Air Force Base

Work will begin this spring on a new middle school at Hanscom, while a $1.1 trillion government spending deal approved last week includes funding for a new primary school at the Air Force Base located between Concord, Bedford, Lincoln and Lexington.

Greater Boston Needs Thousands of New Homes to Keep Economy on Track

About 435,000 new units would comprise mostly multifamily homes and be located primarily in urban areas by the year 2040.

Patrick, Keating: Not So Fast on New Flood Maps

Markey Critical of E-Cigarette Use During Golden Globes

The Massachusetts Senator and three other Democratic senators sent a letter to NBCUniverisal and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

Not Enough Young People Signing Up for Obamacare

About 40% of the enrollment would need to be young people in order to keep premiums down, experts say.

Bedford Company Tasked to Fix State Health Insurance Site

The news that only one person is reviewing the site does not please some critics.

Obamacare Regulations Cripple State’s Health Connector

The state’s website needed to make changes to comply with the new federal Affordable Care Act.

Billions Are Being Wasted in the Massachusetts Health Care System

There isn’t a link between high-spending hospitals and high quality.

Flu Cases on the Rise in Massachusetts

Health officials say the virus is now widespread throughout the state.

Massachusetts Launches New Electronic Medical Records System

Health care leaders say electric medical records can help improve care while lowering costs.

Flu is Widespread in Massachusetts

State health officials are asking people to get flu shots.

Scott Brown Sells Wrentham Home. Is He Moving to NH to Run for Senate?

Brown's home expected to close this week. He owns a summer home in Rye, NH.

Congressional Race Brings Changes at State House

Recap and analysis of the week in state government by State House News Service.

Solar Incentive Program Coming to Bedford

Bedford residents and businesses will be able to take advantage of solar incentives.

Should Communities Be Allowed to Require Sprinkler Systems?

A bill has been filed by state Rep. Ruth Balser.

Google Agrees to Pay State $357,000 to Settle Claims

Multistate settlement also implements policy changes.

What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family

Patrick is Giving Governor's Office $9 Million Facelift

The renovations include energy-efficient windows, wheelchair ramps, sprinklers, security cameras and new phone and Internet lines.

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.

FDA Targets Trans Fat in Processed Foods

Measure would remove artificially manufactured fats from ingredients’ lists

You May Pay Less in Income Taxes Next Year

State law says that the state must reduce the tax rate by .05 percentage points if “certain collections benchmarks are met,” reported the Boston Business Journal.

FAA Allows Most Electronic Devices Throughout Flights

5 Takeaways From Chat with Middlesex DA Marian Ryan

Rep. Jay Kaufman and DA Marian Ryan spoke on a wide variety of topics including cyber bullying, the Dookhan Lab scandal and domestic violence.

Senate Approved Bill Includes Funds for Low Income Heating Assistance

Bill includes $20 million for heating assistance to address delays in funding following the federal government shutdown.

Minute Man NHP Reopens After Government Shutdown Ends

More than two-dozen Minute Man employees had been furloughed, the parking gates locked and ranger-led interpretation programs cancelled during the 16-day government shutdown.

New Bill Looks to Help Offset Flood Insurance Increases

FEMA’s updated and expanded flood zone maps may mean big flood insurance cost increases for homeowners.

State Launches Online Lemon Law Qualification Application

Could Minute Man Reopen Before the Shutdown Ends?

The Obama administration has opened the door for states to use their own money to reopen some national parks closed due to the shutdown.

Plan to Pay More to Heat Your Home This Winter

More than 90 percent of homeowners in the U.S. will see higher heating expenses this year.

Federal Shutdown Halts Home Heating Aid

Residents who rely on this program may face a long, cold winter.

New $100 Bill in Circulation Tuesday

Be sure workers and employees know what the new bank note looks like.