Eleven steps major West Roxbury projects have to complete from proposal to final approval.
The $1.5 billion bill helps build infrastructure that strengthens the state’s economy over the long term, governor says.
Patch asked their political influencers to react to the news Paul Ryan will be Mitt Romney's running mate.
Patch asked their political influencers state-wide to react to the news Paul Ryan will be Mitt Romney's running mate.
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has made Wiconsin Representative Paul Ryan his vice presidential choice.
Candidates for Governor's Council described their relevant experience and showed where they stand on judicial issues.
The bill will peg spending on health care to the state economy's growth.
The passage of a health care cost containment bill was highlighted by state Sen. Rush.
"We have made huge progress - during the 2010 election cycle we only had 7 of 22 Boston Wards organized and in less than two years we now have 18 of 22 organized."
The Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Mayor’s Challenge offers opportunity to reward Boston for innovation.
Excluded from the tax holiday are restaurant meals, cars, motorboats, tobacco and any item that costs more than $2,500.
Gail Huff worked the phone banks last night from the Spring Street Brown Campaign office.
Catching up with Rush after the rush of the July 31 legislative deadline session about local issues such as the dangers of driving on the VFW Parkway.
Democratic candidates for Governor's Council will head to Natick's Morse Institute Library on Wednesday.
The law creates a statewide homeless animal fund, paid for with voluntary contributions from citizens, to fund spay and neuter surgeries in state animal shelters.
The Department of Transportation claims it will save $422,000 by transitioning the Registry of Motor Vehicles, Turnpike, MassHighway and other agencies to 857-DOT numbers.
See how Boston's most politically-active professions donated so far this presidential campaign.
Bill could nullify the need for the issue to be on the ballot this fall.
Boston City Councilors want a new tool to deal with problem tenants and property owners.
The tax break was part of a larger economic development bill the Legislature passed Tuesday.
As part of Homeland Security tests, scientists will be sending odorless gasses and particles through the T. The experiments, which the government says are safe, are aimed at understanding chemical and biological attacks.
Two fire engines no longer needed by the Boston Fire Department will help the city of Cap-Haitien in Haiti.
One positive aspect of Wi-Fi hotspots across the city would be providing access to those who cannot afford access to the Internet.
Patrick calls the bill "a good start."
After Tuesday, the House and Senate will not have an opportunity to override any veto.
There were over 400 million passenger trips on the MBTA in fiscal year 2012, according to the transit authority—the highest yearly ridership in MBTA history.
Legislators decide to take the bottle bill amendment — which would expand the kinds of bottles that can be recycled for cash — out of the jobs act.
"The economy and the cost of health care have been the issues I hear from my constituents about most," said State Rep. Ed Coppinger.
The governor on Saturday sent the anti-crime bill back to the Legislature.
This year's transportation bond, a huge piece of legislation full of earmarks, includes a provision to keep corporate sponsorships out of the names of T stations.
Under the compromise, lenders would not be required to enter into mediation before foreclosing.
The growing network of shared bikes is adding 11 Boston stations soon. But West Roxbury and the Parkway area, still won't have any.
Included as an amendment to a bigger jobs bill, the update would expand the bottle redemption law to include plastic bottles used for water and juice.
It's one question voters will weigh in November.
In our inaugural “Blue Commonwealth" survey, influential Democrats paint an early picture for November's general election.
Eighteen Ward Fellows are working in city and state government this summer to learn about public service.
If passed, the bill would change a state law that forbids segregation by gender in public schools.
Non-profit organizations are not required to pay taxes on their property, but some do so thanks to Boston's Payment in Lieu of Taxes program. Two West Roxbury schools contributed the first year, but not this year.
Several Boston-area legislators voted against the legislation, saying the bill falls short on several counts.
The "true cost" of the project of the highway project is estimated at $24 billion, according to the Boston Globe.