ICYMI: A new study breaks it down with some interesting findings.
A new study breaks it down.
The fiscal 2016 budget agreement could mean big changes to MBTA, and calls for more spending on some social services.
Two men accused with killing a 34-year-old woman in Burlington last week are said to have used Backpage to target escorts to rob.
The new hands-free law includes cell phones, GPS, tablets, iPods, iPads or other devices that require data entry.
Check out some of the top headlines from around the commonwealth this week.
The ruling will not mean changes in Massachusetts. The state legalized gay marriage in 2004.
U.S. Supreme Court decided one of the most contentious civil rights issues of modern times in consolidated cases from four states.
Salem man is an Essex National Heritage commissioner, and serves on the boards of Beverly Main Streets and North Shore Chamber of Commerce.
Massachusetts is the 21st state to ofer online voter registration.
Since 2004, 6,600 people have died in the Commonwealth from opiates. Read the key initiatives here.
The new state law goes into effect on April 7.
A new Census Bureau report says that Middlesex County is the third fastest growing county in Massachusetts, and showed the largest increase.
Expect delays in the area.
The event will be on April 3.
Massachusetts has 11 animal protection bills up for vote, but they need support.
Gov. Deval Patrick signed the Unaccompanied Homeless Youth bill into law on Tuesday while Cyrus fundraised for homeless youths in August.
The North Reading Republican has been in the Massachusetts House of Representatives since 1994.
These three laws are among a host of measures that will go into effect Thursday to kick off the new year.
U.S. Rep. John Tierney is about to leave office after 18 years. What will be the legacy of Lynnfield's longtime representative?
A 30-year-old freshman Republican rep from New York said she has "kindred spirit" with the 36-year-old freshman Democrat from Salem.
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.
Republican Richard Tisei conceded Tuesday night to Democrat Seth Moulton, who will be the new Sixth Congressional District Congressman.
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The most watched and hotly contested race for Congress this fall in Massachusetts will be decided by Lynnfield voters on Tuesday.
The most watched race on the North Shore - to fill the 6th District seat after the ouster of U.S. Rep. John Tierney - is very close.
The Vice President is planning a North Shore visit on Wednesday, with less than a week to go before the mid-term election.
A personal finance social network analyzed the 50 states and Washington, D.C., to find out which states are the most politically engaged.
State House News Service's recap and analysis of the week in state government.
U.S. Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-Calif.) will join Congressional candidate Seth Moulton for an event on Wednesday, Oct. 1.
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) will endorse Seth Moulton (D-Salem) in the Sixth District race for Congress.
Two new polls in the race for the Sixth Congressional District seat show Seth Moulton leading Richard Tisei.