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.

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.

Gov's Climate Change Plan Includes $50M For Backup Power, Seawalls

Gov. Deval Patrick announced a multi-part plan to address "current and future" impacts from climate change on the Bay State.

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.

Massachusetts Launches New Electronic Medical Records System

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

Flu Cases on the Rise in Massachusetts

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

Stamp Prices to Increase in 2014

Get ready to pay a little bit more to mail a letter in the new year

State to Private Employers: Send Your Workers Home Early Tuesday

The Secretary of State has asked employers to release workers by 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Vegas Kingpin Seeks Changes to Massachusetts Casino Law

Steve Wynn aims to build a $1.3 billion casino in Everett.

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.

Clark Defeats Addivinola, Wins Race for Congress

Katherine Clark easily defeated Republican challenger Frank Addivinola Jr. and two other candidates in the race for Edward Markey's 5th Congressional District seat.

Which Community Had the Highest Voter Turnout?

The highest vote total was 48% in one town.

Sen. Warren Campaigns for Congressional Candidate Clark in Framingham

Voters will go to the polls Tuesday, Dec. 10 to elect a U.S. Representative for the 5th Congressional District.

Congressional Candidates Discuss ​Immigration

To help readers make a choice in the ​congressional election on Tuesday, Patch asked the candidates where they stand on ​immigration.

Congressional Candidates on the Environment and Energy Policy

To help readers make a choice in the congressional election on Tuesday, Patch asked the candidates what role should the federal government have with the environment and energy policy.

Congressional Candidates Discuss Gun Control

To help readers make a choice in the congressional election on Tuesday, Patch asked the candidates where they stand on gun ownership and gun control.

Joe Kennedy III Comments on Great Uncle's Legacy

Congressman Joe Kennedy III released a statement Friday about his great uncle, John F. Kennedy

NHTSA: Seat Belts Will Be Required in All New Commercial Buses

Measure is aimed to reduce injuries and fatalities in crashes.

Massachusetts Senate Passes Minimum Wage Increase

Bill now moves to the House of Representatives for debate.

Bay State One of Few With Thorough Climate-Change Plan

A new Columbia University study says that, on paper at least, the Bay State is preparing well for climate change.

Public Invited to Provide Input, Listen to General Chemical Cleanup Plans Tonight

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will update the community on the cleanup of contamination and closure of General Chemical in Framingham tonight, Nov. 13 from 7 to 9 at Wilson Elementary School.

What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

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

Could Marijuana Be Legalized in Massachusetts by 2016?

Group hoping for referendum to go before voters in next presidential election.

MA Residents Frustrated Trying to Sign Up for Health Plans Under Obamacare

Boston Herald report finds frustrated applicants due to computer glitches

Natick's Marty Walsh Discusses Wrong Call from Vice President

Joe Biden was trying to congratulate Boston's mayor-elect, but got the wrong number.

Did You Know There’s an Online Tool for Massachusetts Jurors?

Once you receive your summons for jury duty, you can handle all you need to on the state’s juror service website.

FAA Allows Most Electronic Devices Throughout Flights

Ex-Chemist Dookhan to Appear in Court

Annie Dookhan faces 27 charges in a scandal that has rocked the state's justice system.

Senator Rush Co-Sponsors Animal Safety PAWS Act

New State Survey Lets Drivers Sound Off

Tell the Department of Transportation what you think about their efforts.

Coakley’s Top Aide Launches Attorney General Bid

Maura Healey officially announces candidacy for office.

Needham to Hold Hazardous Waste, Paint Collection

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.