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.
Gov. Baker urges legislature to act on reform legislation to improve MBTA finances and operations.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the eighth consecutive month of job gains.
District Attorney Marian Ryan spoke before a state-wide anti-drug task force on Friday.
Peisch represents Wellesley, Weston and Wayland. Visit her with your concerns during office hours.
The MBTA is also offering 15 percent discounts on weekly and monthly passes in May to show appreciation for T customers.
Spc. John M. Dawson, 22, of Whitinsville, died in an attack April 8 in Jalalabad, Afghanistan.
The DA's office sponsored a confidence-building conference for middle-school aged girls.
Volunteers are needed on several boards and committees.
Four post offices in the state have extended hours if you need to get your taxes out before midnight Wednesday, April 15.
Weston residents can bring their spring clean-up yard waste to the Merriam Street facility this weekend. You've got four chances!
Make sure you're registered.
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.
Democratic incumbent State Sen. Michael Barrett and Republican challenger Sandi Martinez were on the ballot.
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.
With 64 percent of precincts reporting, Maura Healey had 62 percent of the vote to Warren Tolman’s 38 percent.
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan squared off against challenger Michael Sullivan in the Democratic Primary Tuesday, Sept. 9.
Congresswoman Katherine Clark announced a bill aimed to assist domestic violence victims with pets.
The weekly roundup from State House News Service.
The new bill is part of the goal to create safer communities throughout the state.