Baker Backs Biden's Gas Tax Bill, House Reps Do Not

While Democrats call the proposal a "gimmick," Gov. Baker supports the bill, causing a split between Massachusetts lawmakers.

Biden's Federal Gas Tax Holiday: Would It Help Or Hurt MA?

The gas tax in Massachusetts is 24 cents per gallon. It's the 16th lowest in the country, according to the IGEN data.

Massachusetts Senate Eyes Landmark Voting Reform

The VOTES Act would make permanent the popular mail-in and early voting options used in 2020.

Massachusetts Gets Over $59 Million To Support Education, Baby Formula

AmeriCorps awarded grants to 23 organizations that focus on conservation, housing and more across the Commonwealth.

Override Vote Expected After Baker Vetoes Immigrant License Bill

House and Senate Democrats enacted the legislation Thursday, Baker shot it down Friday, and an override vote is planned for June 8.

Massachusetts Senate Votes To Strengthen Abortion Rights

The Senate voted to provide more vital protection for health care providers and people who come to MA for abortion services.

MA Supreme Court Pushes ExxonMobil To Face Attorney General's Lawsuit

After losing an appeal to stop climate change probes, ExxonMobil must face Maura Healey's lawsuit claiming the company misled consumers.

Assistant Speaker Clark Votes to Combat Domestic Terrorism

The Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act would strengthen the federal government’s efforts to prevent & investigate domestic terrorism.

Rep. Clark Joins House Democrats to Tackle Baby Formula Shortage

Assistant Speaker of the House Katherine Clark voted to support two measures to address the current baby formula shortage.

Clark Joins Calls for Administration to Continue Action on Formula

Rep. Clark joined a letter to the Biden Administration urging their continued action to address the infant and specialty formula shortage.

Massachusetts Commission Unanimously Votes To Change State Seal & Flag

Many Native American groups have called the flag a "symbol of white supremacy," as it depicts the defeat of local tribes by colonists.

MA Gov. Charlie Baker Falls Ill, Cancels Public Appearances

A spokesperson for Baker said the governor was working remotely Tuesday after testing negative for COVID-19.

Real Estate Industry Reps On Boston's Rent Stabilization Cmte.-Pt. 5

Is Rent Stabilization Advisory Cmte. Member/Accordia Partners Director Sykes involved in deal to build market rate apartments in Boston?

Massachusetts Leaders Denounce Draft Of SCOTUS Abortion Ruling

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Gov. Charlie Baker and other elected officials were quick to voice opposition to the potential high court ruling.

MA High Court Dismisses Woman's Challenge To State Mask Mandate

Arianna Murrell-Rosario's sued the city of Lynn after the Board of Health shut her business down over the state mask mandate.

Boston Defied First Amendment In Christian Flag Case: Supreme Court

Boston refused to fly a Christian flag at City Hall - the Supreme Court now says that was the wrong decision.

Baker Named Most Popular Governor Despite Not Running Again: Survey

A new survey shows that Gov. Charlie Baker is the nation's most popular governor - even with one foot out the door.

Massachusetts Passes Ban On Child Marriage

Tucked in with a budget vote, the State House passes a ban on child marriages, something lawmakers have been trying to do for years.

Mount Vernon Co.'s Rent Stabilization Advisory Cmte. Connection-Pt. 2

Will business partner of Rent Stabilization Cmte. Member's National Development profit from Boston's funding of 140 Clarendon St. project?

Social Security Online, Your First and Best Place to Start

Get The Services You Need As Quickly And Safely As Possible

Thomas Koonce Granted Parole After 31 Years In Prison For Murder

Thomas Koonce was granted the state's first commutation of a murder charge in 25 years. After 31 years in jail, he'll soon be out on parole.

Mount Vernon Co.'s Rent Stabilization Advisory Cmte. Connection-Pt. 1

Does Rent Stabilization Advisory Cmte. Member's National Development firm's Brighton project partner profit from no rent control in Boston?

New Document May Exclude LGBTQ+ People From MA Catholic Schools: Group

“The Identity of the Catholic School for a Culture of Dialogue” was issued by the Vatican on March 29.

Massachusetts Senate Approves Bill Banning Hairstyle Bias

Massachusetts State Senate unanimously voted in favor of a bill banning discrimination based on a person's hair.

Judge Rules In Favor Of State Police On Termination Injunction

The State Police Association filed an injunction on behalf of seven troopers due to be terminated under the state employee vaccine mandate

Tweet, Then Delete: Rep. Pressley Clarifies Will Smith Take

The congresswoman, who has been open about her own hair loss, said she does not support violence hours after she thanked Will Smith.

Real Estate Ind. Reps On Boston's Rent Stabilization Cmte.-Pt. 4

Has Rent Stabilization Advisory Cmte. Member/National Development Managing Dir. Kavoogian given $35,000 to MA GOP State Cmte. since 2004?

Massachusetts Senate Rejects Proposal To Suspend Gas Tax

Even as rising gas prices frustrate Massachusetts drivers, the Senate still rejects the proposed bill that would pause the 24-cent gas tax.

Real Estate Ind. Reps On Boston's Rent Stabilization Cmte.-Pt. 3

Did Rent Stabilization Advisory Committee Member and Boston Residential Group CEO give $1,000 to Mayor's campaign committee in Oct. 2021?

Offshore Energy Bill Works To Move Massachusetts Toward Independent Energy

The clean energy bill allows the state “to be able to take advantage of that great product and turn it into the energy we badly need.”

Here's Where Inflation Is Hurting Massachusetts Residents Most

Gas isn't the only thing getting costlier in Massachusetts as clothes, cars, and grocery prices also continue to rise.

Real Estate Ind. Reps On Boston's Rent Stabilization Cmte.-Pt. 2

Is rent control foe the treasurer of Boston's Rent Stabilization Advisory Committee Member Josh Zakim's Housing Forward-MA organization?

Inflation Mars Baker's Budget Plan For Some MA School Districts

Some Massachusetts school districts will receive minimum aid this year that will likely go unnoticed due to high inflation rates.

Real Estate Ind. Reps On Boston's Rent Stabilization Cmte.-Pt.1

Should Boston mayor's "Rent Stabilization Advisory Committee" actually be called "The Stalling Rent Control/Rent Regulation Committee"?

MA Companies Push To Stop Gov. Abbott's Anti-Transgender Efforts

Big-name businesses in Massachusetts are taking a stand against a Texas governor who is trying to criminalize parents of transgender kids.

Boston Public Library: The Boston Public Library Presents The Spring Genealogy Series

See the latest announcement from Boston Public Library.

Nearly 8% Inflation Is Highest In 40 Years: What It Means In MA

Thursday's report showed stunning increases across the board for everyday commodities in Massachusetts.

Anti-Vaxers Seek $6 Million Each For Damages Over Boston Mandate

A group of 16 unvaccinated people is filing an amended complaint claiming the Boston vaccine mandate violated their constitutional rights.

LISTEN: Ukrainian Refugees Flood Into Poland

Alaina Mencinger caught up with Alem Kent, a reporter for the Kyiv Independent who just arrived in Krakow, Poland.

Biden Nominates First Black Woman To The Supreme Court

Ketanji Brown Jackson has already been approved by the Senate three times in the last 13 years.