$3 Million in State Money Available to Fight Coastal Effects of Climate Change

Two new grant programs were announced by the state government on Tuesday that make grant money available to coastal communities.

Keating Announces $200,000 Worth of Grants for Ocean Spray Cranberries

The funding for Ocean Spray will be used to assist with the costs of producing 100,000 cases of PACt.

Summer Harvest on Beacon Hill

The weekly roundup from State House News Service.

Governor Patrick Signs Gun Safety Legislation

The new bill is part of the goal to create safer communities throughout the state.

Buckets of Ice Water and a New Office for the Governor

The weekly roundup from State House News Service.

Migrant Children Not Coming to Massachusetts After All

Federal officials told Gov. Patrick this week they won't move forward with the previously-proposed program.

Wheeling and Dealing on Beacon Hill

The weekly roundup from State House News Service.

Bill Would Redact Domestic Violence Arrests Until After Arraignments

The bill has already passed the Massachusetts House and Senate and awaits Gov. Deval Patrick’s signature.

Plymouth Votes Yes for Safer Storage of Nuclear Fuel

Should Massachusetts Legalize Pot?

With the economic benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is our state next in line?

Coakley Up Big on Baker in New Gubernatorial Poll

Suffolk University/Boston Herald survey has AG leading by 13 percent.

State Task Force Lays Out 44 Recommendations to Curb Gun Violence

The Massachusetts Coalition to End Gun Violence issued a report Monday calling for stricter gun laws in the Commonwealth.

Nomination Papers Now Available for 2014 State Elections

The Massachusetts primary is set for Sept. 9.

Applicant from Plymouth Awarded Medicinal Marijuana License

The state's Department of Public Health announced Friday morning the 20 applicants that will be receiving medicinal marijuana licenses to operate in Massachusetts.

Poll: Coakley Leads Baker in Mass. Governor's Race

She also has a lead over Republican candidate Mark Fisher, according to the survey.

Barry Finegold Announces Candidacy for State Treasurer

Several colleagues spoke on behalf of Finegold during a Wednesday event in Hyde Park.

Pot Shop Decisions Due This Week

The state is expected to winnow its list of more than 100 applicants to as many as 35 licensed medical marijuana operations.

Income Taxes 2014: When Will IRS Begin Accepting Returns?

Last October's government shutdown has affected filing dates — so the Internal Revenue Service says it won't process tax returns before Jan. 31.

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.

State Workers Sent Home Ahead of Midweek Storm

Gov. Deval Patrick also urged private employers to send workers home early in expectation of a treacherous Tuesday commute.

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.

Markey Critical of E-Cigarette Use During Golden Globes

The Massachusetts Senator and three other Democratic senators sent a letter to NBCUniversal and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

Patrick, Keating: Not So Fast on New Flood Maps

Consumers and officials alike are concerned that the new maps will lead to rate shock for flood insurance buyers.

Bedford Company Tasked to Fix State Health Insurance Site

The news that only one person is reviewing the site does not please some critics.

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.

Flags Ordered to Half-Staff Saturday to Honor Cape Soldier

Governor Deval Patrick's order to lower the flags from sunrise to sunset honors decorated Army specialist Ryan A. Goldie, 28, a Wareham native who died of non-combat causes in December.

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.

Plymouth Announces Parking Ban for Jan. 5

The town of Plymouth has announced a parking ban early Sunday morning.

Major Coastal Flooding Possible at High Tide

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning until 3 p.m., Friday.

Plymouth Opens Emergency Shelter

The emergency shelter at Plymouth North High School will open at 4 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 2.

Blizzard Warning Issued for Plymouth

The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for eastern Plymouth County.

Plymouth Announces Parking Ban for Jan. 3

In anticipation of the upcoming snow storm, the town of Plymouth has announced a parking ban early Friday morning.

Flu is Widespread in Massachusetts

State health officials are asking people to get flu shots.

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 asks private businesses to send their employees home before 4 p.m. Tuesday.