Check out some of the top headlines from around the commonwealth this week.
The governor has ordered that the United States flag be lowered to half staff.
Ruling gives gay Americans biggest civil right victory to date.
The Presidential Primary is only eight months away, on March 1, 2016.
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.
A person served at the Framingham restaurant was charged with OUI, after he drove his Jeep through the restaurant's lobby in December 2014.
Gov. Baker urges legislature to act on reform legislation to improve MBTA finances and operations.
Eldridge highlights increases to local aid, education, housing and human services.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the eighth consecutive month of job gains.
More than 100 active and retired military personnel and their families joined for the ceremony.
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The road project continues.
The commission voted to deem White Cliffs a historic district, but voters must approve it at Town Meeting.
The MBTA is also offering 15 percent discounts on weekly and monthly passes in May to show appreciation for T customers.
Eldridge scored big with the Environmental League of Massachusetts.
Spc. John M. Dawson, 22, of Whitinsville, died in an attack April 8 in Jalalabad, Afghanistan.
Four post offices in the state have extended hours if you need to get your taxes out before midnight Wednesday, April 15.
The Historic District Commission is holding a public hearing.
Ice conditions have delayed the fishing season.
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.
Some 25,000 individuals did not file in Massachusetts in 2011. An estimated $25 million is owed in refunds.
The Northborough Board of Selectmen meetings are open to the public. Here's the upcoming agenda.
The Historical Commission is holding a public hearing to address the application for the White Cliffs demolition permit.
Massachusetts has 11 animal protection bills up for vote, but they need support.
In his final hours as governor, Patrick signed into law An Act Relative to Regional 9-11 Emergency Communication Districts.
The Central Mass. Mosquito Control Project is holding a public meeting to discuss its budget for 2016.
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.
Rep. Dykema helped push this year’s Water Infrastructure bill into law. Sen. Eldridge also recognized.
The new website, caregivingmetrowest.org, is off the ground, as announced by Sen. Eldridge and Rep. Hogan.
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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