There's no law banning necrophilia in Massachusetts. A state rep wants to change that.
Of the millions exposed in the Ashley Madison data hack, some can be traced back to government offices in Massachusetts.
Senator Spilka joined Rep. Jeff Roy in advocating for local charities to create and sell distinctive license plates.
Rep. Carolyn Dykema holds her annual celebration of seniors in her district.
Massachusetts ranked favorably in a new national study comparing underprivileged children and their living situations.
Warren joined other democrats to introduce the Equal Employment for All Act.
Congresswoman Katherine Clark is holding an essay contest in which the winner can hear the Pope speak before a joint session of Congress.
Former lawmaker pushing for a referendum that would legalize fireworks in the Bay State.
Beverly Scott resigned from the MBTA this winter as the system crumbled amid a slew of storms.
Legislators have once again passed a bill for a tax free holiday in Massachusetts.
The Baker-Polito administration announced longer hours at pools, beaches and waterfronts.
Clark helped introduce legislation that looks to increase and improve treatment for women with postpartum depression.
Shoppers take advantage of the weekend (if passed), sometimes waiting to buy some big ticket items when tax is suspended on retail sales.
A study shows Massachusetts workers must make $24 an hour to afford rent in the state, more than the $18 average renter's salary.
Katherine Clark joined experts from across the country.
A new study breaks it down.
Each appointed board member comes as part of the $38.1 billion state budget which Baker signed into law Friday.
The famed Boston Bruins singer sang to Rep. Katherine Clark in Framingham on July 17.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has ordered that the U.S. flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff.
Massachusetts lawmakers took to social media to share their opinions.
Hopkinton was among the 51 green communities that received money from the state.
The fiscal 2016 budget agreement could mean big changes to MBTA, and calls for more spending on some social services.
AG Healy wants the website to remove its adult section, citing it as a 'popular vehicle for commercial sexual exploitation.'
Check out some of the top headlines from around the commonwealth this week.
Since 2004, 6,600 people have died in the Commonwealth from opiates. Governor's plan to cost $27 Million in Fiscal Year 2016.
This will delay a rate hike for Massachusetts small businesses, employees due to federal healthcare reform.
Gov. Baker urges legislature to act on reform legislation to improve MBTA finances and operations.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the eighth consecutive month of job gains.
Rescuers had to think fast when something went wrong during a release of a Falcon, who threatened to swipe Rep. Dykema.
The MBTA is also offering 15 percent discounts on weekly and monthly passes in May to show appreciation for T customers.
Spc. John M. Dawson, 22, of Whitinsville, died in an attack April 8 in Jalalabad, Afghanistan.
The DA's office sponsored a confidence-building conference for middle-school aged girls.
Four post offices in the state have extended hours if you need to get your taxes out before midnight Wednesday, April 15.
Ice conditions have delayed the fishing season.
The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority is among 44 applicants in the state receiving the Community Transit Grant Program money.
A new law for Massachusetts drivers takes effect in less than a month.
The new state law goes into effect on April 7.
The political group Raise Up Massachusetts recently announced its agenda and legislative priorities. Take the poll.
Under this allocation level, the 8th Middlesex District would receive $2,384,822.