Results: Healey Wins Democratic Nomination for Attorney General

With 64 percent of precincts reporting, Maura Healey had 62 percent of the vote to Warren Tolman’s 38 percent.

RESULTS: Middlesex District Attorney, Democratic Primary

Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan squared off against challenger Michael Sullivan in the Democratic Primary Tuesday, Sept. 9.

New Bill to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence and their Pets Introduced

Congresswoman Katherine Clark announced a bill aimed to assist domestic violence victims with pets.

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.

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.

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.

Sheriff Koutoujian Recognizes Employee's Outstanding Work

Middlesex County Sheriff’s Department workers commended during National Correctional Officers Week.

Rep. Katherine Clark Opens Medford Office

The congresswoman’s new office is in Medford Square.

Should Your State Legalize Pot?

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

Warren Tolman: Heroin Abuse a 'Public Health Crisis'

Tolman, a Massachusetts Attorney General candidate, on Tuesday announced a plan to combat the problem.

Watertown Awarded $652K in Support of First Responders in Wake of Boston Marathon Bombing

Clark, Warren, Markey thank Obama Administration for the funding.

Coakley Up Big on Baker in New Gubernatorial Poll

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

Nomination Papers Now Available for 2014 State Elections

The Massachusetts primary is set for Sept. 9.

20 Medicinal Pot Dispensaries to Open in Massachusetts

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

Amendment Would Allow a Multi-Story Hotel to go on Arsenal Street

The hotel could be up to seven stories tall.

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.

Watertown Police Chief to Appear at Obama's State of the Union

Edward Deveau will be the guest of Sen. Edward Markey.

Watertown Officials Exploring Renovating Track, Tennis Courts at Victory Field

The improvements would be part of Phase 2 of the renovation of Watertown's main athletic area.

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.

U.S. Postage Rate Increase: First-class Stamps Now Cost 49 Cents

The U.S. Postal Service’s regulator approved the increase of about 6 percent across all mail services.

Patrick Announces Plan to Clean Up State's Child Welfare Department

The announcement comes months after a five-year-old Fitchburg boy went missing.

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.

What Should Go in the Former Watertown Police Station?

The Town Council is considering what to put in the old station behind the Fire Headquarters.

Watertown's Rachel Kaprielian Gets New State Leadership Post

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.

Patrick, Keating: Not So Fast on New Flood Maps

Markey Critical of E-Cigarette Use During Golden Globes

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

Watertown Council Priorities: Pleasant Street, Dog Park and Big Developments

These subjects will be on the agenda for the Town Council this year.

Not Enough Young People Signing Up for Obamacare

About 40% of the enrollment would need to be young people in order to keep premiums down, experts say.

Bedford Company Tasked to Fix State Health Insurance Site

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

AG: Belmont Agent, Watertown Property Owner Violated Fair Housing Laws

The agent and property groups allegedly discriminated against families with small children.

See Some Changes That Could be Coming to a Major Watertown Road

Greenough Boulevard could be narrowed to allow a new path along the river.

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.

Flu Cases on the Rise in Massachusetts

Health officials say the virus is now widespread throughout the state.

Massachusetts Launches New Electronic Medical Records System

Health care leaders say electric medical records can help improve care while lowering costs.

Town Will Take Styrofoam Items at Watertown Recycling Center

The Department of Public Works will accept items on Jan. 11 and 18.