The weekly roundup from State House News Service.
The new bill is part of the goal to create safer communities throughout the state.
Federal officials told Gov. Patrick this week they won't move forward with the previously-proposed program.
Sponsored by Sen. Jason Lewis, the bill aims to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds in storm drains and catch basins.
A flash flood warning has been issued for parts of Essex and Middlesex counties on Wednesday afternoon.
Middlesex County Sheriff’s Department workers commended during National Correctional Officers Week.
The congresswoman’s new office is in Medford Square.
A warrant article at Town Meeting looks to postpone increase in health insurance premiums.
With the economical benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?
State Rep. Jason Lewis won Tuesday’s Special Election for the 5th Middlesex District seat.
The two will face each other for the 5th Middlesex District seat on Tuesday, April 1.
The primary is Tuesday, March 4.
The forum is being held on Tuesday in Winchester.
Suffolk University/Boston Herald survey has AG leading by 13 percent.
The Massachusetts Coalition to End Gun Violence issued a report Monday calling for stricter gun laws in the Commonwealth.
The Massachusetts primary is set for Sept. 9.
The state's Department of Public Health announced Friday morning the 20 applicants that will be receiving medicinal marijuana licenses to operate in Massachusetts.
She also has a lead over Republican candidate Mark Fisher, according to the survey.
About 100,000 of the 145,000 commercial drivers in the state had self-certified as of mid-January.
The announcement comes months after a five-year-old Fitchburg boy went missing.
A story published Friday on Politico ranked the Bay State as fifth in the nation.
Playtex has received 99 reports of the holder cracking or breaking.
The Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety is looking for the state to pass Senate Bill 1115 to help increase safety on the roads.
A WBUR survey the Attorney General to have a 39-29 lead over Republican Candidate Charlie Baker.
Last October's government shutdown has affected filing dates — so the Internal Revenue Service says it won't process tax returns before Jan. 31.
See who's running to replace Katherine Clark.
Riders who currently use the Parkmobile service will need to register with PayByPhone before the end of the month.
The Massachusetts Senator and three other Democratic senators sent a letter to NBCUniversal and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
The money will help groups that assisted in the bombing's aftermath.
Gov. Deval Patrick announced a multi-part plan to address "current and future" impacts from climate change on the Bay State.
The news that only one person is reviewing the site does not please some critics.