New Mass. Laws for 2015: Minimum Wage Hike, Wine Deliveries, Hold-Open Gas Clips

These three laws are among a host of measures that will go into effect Thursday to kick off the new year.

Weymouth Residents Call on Councilors to Improve School Funding

Residents at Monday's meeting told councilors to fund schools over OPEB.

Requests for $300,000 for Schools, $960,000 for Police on Tap for Monday's Town Council Meeting

In addition, there will be a public hearing to transfer $700,000 into the OPEB Trust Fund.

Coakley Concedes; Baker Officially Wins Governor's Race

The governor’s race was one the closest statewide results in recent memory.

Results: No Winner in Tight Governor's Race Yet

With more than 95 percent of precincts reporting, some media outlets are projecting Charlie Baker the winner. But Coakley is not conceding.

RESULTS: Vote to Repeal Massachusetts Casinos

State legislators passed a law allowing three casinos and a slots parlor in 2011. On Tuesday, it was voters turn to decide.

Massachusetts Tops States in Political Involvement, Study Shows

A personal finance social network analyzed the 50 states and Washington, D.C., to find out which states are the most politically engaged.

Baker, Coakley Go Toe to Toe

State House News Service's recap and analysis of the week in state government.

In Massachusetts Politics, Welcome Back to the 1990s

State House News Service's recap and analysis of the week in state government.

Race for Governor Heats Up

State House News Service's recap and analysis of the week in state government.

Terms of Endearment Can Get You in Trouble on Campaign Trail

State House News Service's recap and analysis of the week in state government.

Gubernatorial Candidates Fight for Women's Vote

State House News Service's recap and analysis of the week in state government.

An Election Night Recap

State House News Service's recap and analysis of the week in state government.

Deborah B. Goldberg of Brookline wins Democratic Primary for State Treasurer

Deborah B. Goldberg, former Brookline selectwoman, will take on the Republican Michael J. Heffernan in November

Coakley, Baker Win State Primary; Will Face Off for Gov. in November

Democratic candidate Steven Grossman conceded to Coakley Tuesday night.

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.

$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.

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.

Weymouth Earns Clean Water Award

The Weymouth Water Department was honored by MassDEP this week.

Should Your State Legalize Pot?

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

Stephen Lynch Part of Congressional Delegation to Ukraine

The bipartisan group will also be visiting Israel.

Coakley Up Big on Baker in New Gubernatorial Poll

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.