Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker is among a group of mostly Republican governors who don't want to shelter Syrian refugees.
Check out the new slate of town leaders in Watertown.
Find out what you need to know about the municipal election on Nov. 3.
On the heels of high-profile failures like the Baby Doe case, Gov. Charlie Baker vowed to "keep kids safe."
Eversource and National Grid applied for a lower rate for natural gas service to Massachusetts residents.
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey is reviewing the legality of fantasy sports and some reps want to treat it as gambling.
The regulations, which also require retailers to keep the devices behind the counter, take effect Sept. 25.
The former president held a press conference Thursday in Atlanta.
Massachusetts ranked favorably in a new national study comparing underprivileged children and their living situations.
The candidates will face off in a preliminary election Sept. 15.
More than 400,000 to benefit from 50 percent increase in Earned Income Tax Credit Increase, according to state officials.
If you’ve been holding off on making a big purchase, next weekend may be the time to make it happen.
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.
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.
Starting July 6, the archaic payment system will no longer exist in MBTA parking lots.
MassDOT says Late Night Service will be distributed according to demand.
District Attorney Marian Ryan spoke before a state-wide anti-drug task force on Friday.
It's actually been getting a lot worse.
Not even four months in, Middlesex County has seen more opiate deaths in 2015 than it did in all of 2012.
Four post offices in the state have extended hours if you need to get your taxes out before midnight Wednesday, April 15.
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.
Massachusetts has 11 animal protection bills up for vote, but they need support.
Clark’s office announced the news Monday.
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.
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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State House News Service's recap and analysis of the week in state government.
Deborah B. Goldberg, former Brookline selectwoman, will take on the Republican Michael J. Heffernan in November
Democratic candidate Steven Grossman conceded to Coakley Tuesday night.