Eversource and National Grid applied for a lower rate for natural gas service to Massachusetts residents.
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey is reviewing the legality of fantasy sports and some reps want to treat it as gambling.
The regulations, which also require retailers to keep the devices behind the counter, take effect Sept. 25.
Massachusetts adds 54,000 names to growing unclaimed properties list. Last year, Treasury returned more than $112M in property.
The former president held a press conference Thursday in Atlanta.
Massachusetts ranked favorably in a new national study comparing underprivileged children and their living situations.
If you’ve been holding off on making a big purchase, next weekend may be the time to make it happen.
The mayor's ordinance would prohibit professional, college, high school and amateur players from using the product.
A new study breaks it down.
Massachusetts lawmakers took to social media to share their opinions.
The fiscal 2016 budget agreement could mean big changes to MBTA, and calls for more spending on some social services.
Check out some of the top headlines from around the commonwealth this week.
Gov. Baker urges Legislature to act on reform legislation to improve MBTA finances and operations.
The department recently completed printing its 33,000th book of recorded land documents.
The Commonwealth, as well as Rhode Island, boast low rankings in the nationwide chart by Mother Jones.
The new state law goes into effect on April 7.
Massachusetts has 11 animal protection bills up for vote, but they need support.
The Living Wage Bill would make the living wage at least $13.89 per hour by 2016 for businesses getting tax dollars.
Gov. Deval Patrick signed the Unaccompanied Homeless Youth bill into law on Tuesday while Cyrus fundraised for homeless youths in August.
These three laws are among a host of measures that will go into effect Thursday to kick off the new year.
The governor’s race was one the closest statewide results in recent memory.
With more than 95 percent of precincts reporting, some media outlets are projecting Charlie Baker the winner. But Coakley is not conceding.
State legislators passed a law allowing three casinos and a slots parlor in 2011. On Tuesday, it was voters turn to decide.
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State House News Service's recap and analysis of the week in state government.
Deborah B. Goldberg, former Brookline selectwoman, will take on the Republican Michael J. Heffernan in November
Democratic candidate Steven Grossman conceded to Coakley Tuesday night.
With 64 percent of precincts reporting, Maura Healey had 62 percent of the vote to Warren Tolman’s 38 percent.
The weekly roundup from State House News Service.
The new bill is part of the goal to create safer communities throughout the state.
Federal officials told Gov. Patrick this week they won't move forward with the previously-proposed program.
The bill has already passed the Massachusetts House and Senate and awaits Gov. Deval Patrick’s signature.