Rules To Work By, and Newcomers Throwing Down — Weekly Roundup of Beacon Hill

February 2, 2019, 22:37 EST

Taxes, Taxes, Taxes:  Governor Charlie Baker’s New $42.7 Billion Budget

January 24, 2019, 7:53 EST

AG Healey Endorses Version of ‘Green New Deal’ — 100 Percent ‘Renewable’ Energy

January 17, 2019, 9:40 EST

Dangerous People Should Be Held, Governor Says

January 15, 2019, 20:25 EST

A Wild 2018 on Beacon Hill …
Can 2019 Approach It?

January 1, 2019, 9:51 EST

More Pay Raises on Beacon Hill — And This Time Governor Charlie Baker Is On Board

December 28, 2018, 7:16 EST

Jim Lyons Hosts His Last Nativity at Massachusetts State House

December 24, 2018, 19:12 EST

Not So Fast — Conservative Jim Lyons
Jumps Into Race for Chairman of
Massachusetts Republican Party

December 19, 2018, 20:15 EST

Want To Lower Prices and Pollution? End Restrictions on Liquefied Natural Gas, State Officials Say

December 18, 2018, 17:23 EST

Make All Cars in Massachusetts Electric,
Utopic State Report Says

December 15, 2018, 0:17 EST

Lawmaker Compares National Grid Lockout of Steelworkers Over Benefits To Taxation Without Representation — Beacon Hill Recap

December 8, 2018, 14:26 EST

Liberal Good Government Group Says Scrap Union Loophole

December 6, 2018, 19:00 EST

Corporations Are ‘Plantations,’ Massachusetts House ‘Structurally Racist,’ State Rep-Elect Says

November 29, 2018, 15:13 EST

Seth Moulton’s Insurrection Against Nancy Pelosi Seems Half-Baked –
Weekly Recap of Beacon Hill

November 23, 2018, 17:10 EST

More Beacon Hill Pay Raises Now, and More Beacon Hill Pay Raises To Come

November 22, 2018, 8:15 EST

Expect New Marijuana Stores ‘Every Couple of Weeks,’ Cannabis Commission Says

November 21, 2018, 0:44 EST

Higher Fees To Boost Community Preservation Act Tax Match?
Charlie Baker Said Yes on Campaign Trail

November 16, 2018, 17:15 EST

Democrats Pad Supermajorities in Massachusetts House, Senate

November 7, 2018, 15:18 EST

Two-Thirds of Incumbent Massachusetts Legislators Seeking Re-Election Have No Opponent Today

November 6, 2018, 8:57 EST

When’s the Next Gas Explosion? – Beacon Hill Recap

October 27, 2018, 8:27 EST

Blank Charlie Baker,
Massachusetts Republican Group Says

October 23, 2018, 14:44 EST

Charlie Baker Denies Eating Waffles — Beacon Hill Recap

October 22, 2018, 13:00 EST

Charlie Baker To Geoff Diehl:
With You All The Way

October 18, 2018, 17:08 EST

Jay Gonzalez’s Jabs About Vision Thing Parried By Charlie Baker — Beacon Hill Recap

October 14, 2018, 7:25 EST

October 10, 2018, 9:25 EST

Danish Giant Buys Company Pursuing Wind Turbines Off Martha’s Vineyard

October 9, 2018, 7:11 EST

Jeff Flake Took the Cake in Boston — Weekly Recap of Beacon Hill

October 7, 2018, 8:18 EST

Governor Charlie Baker An Advocate of Pro-Homosexuality Policies, But Not All in the Movement Are Convinced

October 5, 2018, 14:08 EST

Charlie Baker vs. Republican Party — Weekly Roundup of Beacon Hill

September 28, 2018, 20:15 EST

Charlie Baker Says He Believes Kavanaugh Accuser, Wants Confirmation Halted

September 27, 2018, 21:17 EST

Charlie Baker Wants Kavanaugh Vote Delayed for Investigation

September 26, 2018, 18:12 EST

Charlie Baker Says Jay Gonzalez’s Harvard Tax Reminds Him of Someone — Weekly Roundup

September 22, 2018, 21:42 EST

GOP’s Amore Rips Massachusetts Secretary of State Galvin For Not Sharing Voter Data With Other States

September 20, 2018, 21:34 EST

Jay Gonzalez: Tax Harvard; Charlie Baker: Bad Idea

September 19, 2018, 17:24 EST

Governor Baker Declares State of Emergency, Boots Columbia Gas, Replaces With Eversource

September 14, 2018, 22:48 EST

Officials, Columbia Gas Hunting for Cause of Deadly Explosions in Lawrence, North Andover, Andover

September 14, 2018, 12:16 EST

Diehl Says He’d Be Asset for Baker, and No Rubber Stamp for Trump

September 13, 2018, 22:21 EST

Open State Government? Not So Fast

September 13, 2018, 8:36 EST

Democrats Thinking Massachusetts Governor’s Race Within Reach — Weekly Recap of Beacon Hill

September 10, 2018, 8:34 EST

Charlie Baker Endorses Geoff Diehl — And Yes, It Was In Doubt

September 7, 2018, 19:40 EST

Massachusetts Primary Campaigns Heat Up in Final Days — Weekly Recap of Beacon Hill

September 1, 2018, 14:18 EST

Surge In Absentee Ballots For Massachusetts Primary

August 30, 2018, 16:22 EST

Elizabeth Warren Is Still Running in Massachusetts, We Think — Beacon Hill Recap

August 25, 2018, 8:35 EST

John Kingston’s War on Corn Dogs: Weekly Recap of Beacon Hill

August 18, 2018, 6:44 EST

Feds To Cambridge Man: You Can’t Call for Murdering ICE Agents

August 10, 2018, 12:34 EST

Democrats Scrambling To Find New Taxes in Massachusetts Governor’s Race

August 8, 2018, 8:58 EST

Failure of Massachusetts Education Funding Increase Bill Ticks Off Activists

August 3, 2018, 7:20 EST

Massachusetts Dead-Letter Anti-Abortion Laws Repealed

July 28, 2018, 8:25 EST

Massachusetts Legislature Considering Requiring Civics in Schools

July 25, 2018, 8:22 EST

Speaker: Massachusetts Communities Can Adopt Their Own Sanctuary Policies Without State Law

July 21, 2018, 8:23 EST

Saran-Wrap Sex-Ed Bill Supporters Make Late-Session Push for Vote

July 18, 2018, 8:06 EST

Left-Leaning Legislators Like Sanctuary State Proposal in Massachusetts Senate

July 16, 2018, 19:52 EST

War on Plastic Bags Continues As Massachusetts Senate Tries To Save the Whales

July 13, 2018, 10:54 EST

Trump’s DNA Test Jab at Elizabeth Warren Divides Her GOP Challengers

July 11, 2018, 13:27 EST

Sales Tax Holiday in Massachusetts This Summer? Or Not?

July 6, 2018, 14:54 EST

Baker Signs ‘Red Flag’ Gun Control Law Over Gun Owner Objections

July 4, 2018, 7:25 EST

Guilty State Troopers Should Lose Their Pension, Governor Says

July 3, 2018, 6:27 EST

Massachusetts Governor Signs Bill Increasing Minimum Wage, Creating Paid Leave

June 29, 2018, 8:35 EST

U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Allowing Sales Taxes on Out-of-State Internet Purchases Has Some Massachusetts Officials Salivating

June 21, 2018, 13:37 EST

$15 Minimum Wage, Paid Family and Medical Leave Pass Massachusetts Legislature — But Some on Both Sides Unhappy About It

June 21, 2018, 5:51 EST

Massachusetts House Passes Bill That Would Whack Large Hospitals, Insurers To Subsidize Community Hospitals

June 20, 2018, 7:15 EST

Turnover in the Air: Hotspots in Massachusetts 2018 Elections

June 12, 2018, 14:23 EST

High Court Decision on Millionaires’ Surtax Ballot Question Nearing

June 9, 2018, 11:14 EST

No Deal on Minimum Wage, Family Leave, Sales Tax On Beacon Hill

June 7, 2018, 15:41 EST

Josh Zakim Upsets Bill Galvin for Secretary of State Nod at Massachusetts Democratic Convention

June 3, 2018, 7:56 EST

Abortion Becomes Issue In Massachusetts Secretary of State Race

June 1, 2018, 10:58 EST

Governor Says He’d Veto Sanctuary State Amendment

May 24, 2018, 19:25 EST

State’s Potential Take From Sports Betting Looks Small — and The Week That Was on Beacon Hill

May 20, 2018, 8:55 EST

If Bernie Were Governor of Massachusetts — Dems Debate

May 18, 2018, 17:15 EST

GOP State Treasurer Candidate Says Lottery Should Participate in Sports Betting

May 16, 2018, 22:59 EST

Massachusetts Pols Like German Justice Approach To Young Adults

May 15, 2018, 14:50 EST

MassHealth 40 Percent of State Senate Budget Proposal

May 10, 2018, 14:41 EST

Pressure Growing on Stan Rosenberg To Resign After New Report Released

May 3, 2018, 10:16 EST

All Three Major GOP U.S. Senate Candidates Make Primary Ballot

April 29, 2018, 6:31 EST

Lyons Illegal Immigrant Detainer Bill Snubbed By Beacon Hill Democratic Leadership

April 25, 2018, 13:34 EST

Ex-Massachusetts Senate Prez’s Hubby Pleads Not Guilty, Ordered To Stay Away From State House

April 24, 2018, 13:47 EST

Public Education Advocates Want More Tax Dollars, Think Jamming Massachusetts House Telephone Lines Is Way To Get It

April 23, 2018, 13:52 EST

Baker Signs Landmark Criminal Justice Reform Bill Despite “Serious Concerns”

April 13, 2018, 17:57 EST

Union Partnership Waging Online Fight Against Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance

April 12, 2018, 13:56 EST

Stan Rosenberg’s Primary Opponent Says She’d Build on Former Senate President’s Legacy

April 9, 2018, 15:39 EST

Spilka Set To Succeed Chandler As Massachusetts Senate President In July

April 5, 2018, 14:19 EST

Former Massachusetts Senator’s Corruption Trial Could Run Six Weeks

April 2, 2018, 12:58 EST

The Merry-Go-Round Week That Was on Beacon Hill — ‘Clink Clink’ in the Air

March 31, 2018, 17:42 EST

Massachusetts Senate Prez’s Hubby Indicted In Connection With Sexual Assaults, Nude Photos

March 29, 2018, 17:28 EST

Senators Clash With Internet Service Provider Advocates Over Net Neutrality

March 29, 2018, 8:23 EST

Police: Brockton Senator Drank At Work Event Before Drunk Driving Arrest, Declined Breathalyzer

March 27, 2018, 16:08 EST

Compromise Bill Removes Some Drug Minimum Sentences; No Romeo-and-Juliet

March 23, 2018, 20:30 EST

Massachusetts State Rep Says Her Harassers Still Working On Beacon Hill

March 20, 2018, 16:36 EST

Beacon Hill Sex Harassment Saga: Speaker DeLeo Says Non-Disclosures “Part Of Doing Business”

March 16, 2018, 16:02 EST

Democrat Running for Governor Takes Aim At Smith & Wesson, Wants Manufacturing Ban in Massachusetts

March 14, 2018, 18:14 EST

Massachusetts Students Plan To Walk Out of School, Advocate for Gun Control at Smith & Wesson

March 13, 2018, 14:44 EST

Boston City Councilor Zakim Presses Galvin Over Phone Call With Lawrence Mayor Rivera

March 6, 2018, 17:28 EST

Massachusetts’ Secretary Of The Commonwealth Race Wasting No Time Getting Ugly

March 5, 2018, 13:44 EST

Massachusetts Democrats Rally With Unions As SCOTUS Hears Pivotal Janus Case

February 27, 2018, 12:54 EST

High School Students Lobby Legislators for Saran-Wrap Sex Ed Bill

February 22, 2018, 19:06 EST

Trump Administration’s TPS Decision Based On Racism, New Massachusetts Lawsuit Claims

February 22, 2018, 12:58 EST

Police Chiefs Breathe Life Into Compromise Massachusetts Sanctuary State Bill

February 20, 2018, 19:46 EST

Massachusetts Democratic Party Complaint Seeks To Force MassFiscal Donor Disclosure

February 20, 2018, 11:22 EST

Leadership Posts Remain Unfilled Following Massachusetts Senate Caucus

February 14, 2018, 16:17 EST

‘MeToo’ Sends Anti-Discrimination Agency Budget Request Soaring

February 13, 2018, 13:49 EST

Beacon Hill Sends Massachusetts Asian-American Data Collection Bill To Study, Proposal Dead….For Now

February 12, 2018, 12:27 EST

Massachusetts Democrats Split on Non-DREAMer Spending Bill

February 9, 2018, 15:00 EST

Massachusetts Net Neutrality Proponents Encounter “Designated Buzzkill”

February 6, 2018, 18:02 EST

Committee Votes 13-1 To Ban Plastic Bags In Massachusetts

February 2, 2018, 15:30 EST

Boston Councilor Pressley To Challenge Congressman Capuano In Democratic Primary

January 30, 2018, 13:15 EST

Dorchester Senator Dorcena Forry Resigns, Takes Construction Job

January 25, 2018, 20:32 EST

Senate Ethics Panel Holds Marathon Meeting Regarding Beacon Hill Sex Misconduct Scandal, Approves Confidentiality Motion

January 25, 2018, 15:41 EST

Gov. Baker Reviews Work, Touts Investment Plans In SOTC Address

January 23, 2018, 20:08 EST

Massachusetts Senate Picking At Bones of Anti-Abortion Statutes

January 18, 2018, 17:27 EST

Should Women Pay More Than Men for Disability Insurance?

January 16, 2018, 19:49 EST

Massachusetts Speaker DeLeo, Following GOP Criticism, Rules Out New “Broad-Based” Taxes

January 11, 2018, 14:22 EST

Massachusetts Speaker DeLeo Says It’s “Too Early” To Rule Out Tax Increase In State Budget

January 8, 2018, 17:39 EST

Local Economy Roaring — Will It Continue?; Roundup of Week

January 6, 2018, 15:31 EST

Federal Enforcement Memo Complicates Massachusetts’ Legal Marijuana Rollout

January 4, 2018, 13:49 EST

Apparent Clear Field for Rick Green in GOP Congressional Nomination

December 30, 2017, 23:28 EST

Driver Decal Bill Would Flag Young Motorists

December 27, 2017, 15:18 EST

Message To Self-Employed Looking for New Tax Break: Look Before You LLC

December 26, 2017, 16:54 EST

Feds Green Light Green Line Extension To Somerville and Medford

December 21, 2017, 14:45 EST

Return of Medical Devices Tax Could Hit Massachusetts Businesses

December 17, 2017, 21:26 EST

Massachusetts State Troopers Going To Puerto Rico

December 17, 2017, 20:21 EST

New U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Confirmed By U.S. Senate

December 16, 2017, 11:36 EST

After Coming Up Short, Abortion Public Funding Opponents Say They’ll Try Again

December 13, 2017, 14:50 EST

Proposed Massachusetts Income Tax Surcharge ‘Truly Radical,’ Opponents Say

December 11, 2017, 23:36 EST

Wanna Bet?  Getting Ready for Sports Gambling in Massachusetts

December 7, 2017, 18:43 EST

Which Ballot Questions Got Enough Signatures To (Possibly) Go To Voters?

December 7, 2017, 13:09 EST

Rosenberg Probe Begins, Senator Expects Out-of-State Independent Investigator

December 5, 2017, 16:46 EST

Succession Speculation Swirls as Senators Return to Beacon Hill

December 3, 2017, 22:32 EST

Lawmaker: Stan Rosenberg Needs To Give Up Senate Presidency During Probe

December 2, 2017, 17:21 EST

State Senate To Investigate Sexual Assault Allegations Against Civil-Law Husband of Senate President

November 30, 2017, 23:59 EST

Beacon Hill Plastic Bag Ban Bill Still Idling in Legislative Committee

November 30, 2017, 15:02 EST

Governor Baker Not Giving Up On Electing Massachusetts Republicans

November 29, 2017, 14:13 EST

Senate Harassment Reports Involved Intern, Visitor, Rosenberg Says

November 28, 2017, 17:37 EST

AG Healey: Donald Trump’s Ending of Haiti Temporary Protect Order Status “Illegal”

November 21, 2017, 17:22 EST

Surrounded by Democrats, Baker Signs Bill Guaranteeing Free Birth Control Into Law

November 20, 2017, 18:06 EST

Six Massachusetts Cops Have Killed Themselves This Year; Lyons Bill Tries To Help Police

November 17, 2017, 7:24 EST

Gun-Owning A ‘Privilege,’ Massachusetts State Rep Says

November 16, 2017, 17:35 EST

Heroux’s GOP Colleagues on Beacon Hill Crafting Bill to Bar Mayoral/Representative Double-Dip

November 16, 2017, 15:33 EST

After Winning Over Senators, Massachusetts Single-Payer Backers Turn Focus to House

November 14, 2017, 15:06 EST

As Challengers Line Up, Liz Warren Says “We’re Ready” For 2018

November 13, 2017, 13:08 EST

Free-Contraception Bill Racing Through Massachusetts Legislature

November 8, 2017, 13:32 EST

Massachusetts Senate Slated to Talk Single-Payer Health Care

November 8, 2017, 13:07 EST

Free Birth Control Bill on Fast Track in Massachusetts House

November 8, 2017, 13:01 EST

Marty Walsh Says Joe Biden Would Beat Trump

November 2, 2017, 12:30 EST

No More Bottled Water? Bill Would Ban State Funds

October 25, 2017, 18:22 EST

Acton’s Sen. Eldridge Draws GOP Challenge From Harvard Business School Official

October 23, 2017, 12:16 EST

Baker Bewildered as New Hampshire Bashes Massachusetts in Amazon.com Derby

October 19, 2017, 15:57 EST

UPDATED — In Wake of Vegas Massacre, Massachusetts Lawmakers On Verge of Passing “Bump Fire Stock” Ban

October 11, 2017, 12:48 EST

SESSIONS: Justice Department “Will Enforce Federal Law, Defend Free Speech” at Massachusetts Colleges and Universities

October 9, 2017, 11:32 EST

Beacon Hill Dem Files Bill to Plug State Law Bump Stock Gun “Loophole”

October 4, 2017, 17:22 EST

Healey Cites “Public Health Crisis” Following Las Vegas Massacre

October 3, 2017, 21:26 EST

High Court Weighs Charters as Solution to Education Adequacy

October 2, 2017, 18:11 EST

Senate Prez Rosenberg Signals Support For Massachusetts “Sanctuary State” Status

September 21, 2017, 17:37 EST

Different Kind of Republican Looking To Replace McGovern in Congress

September 13, 2017, 8:33 EST

State’s September 11th Commemoration Even Sadder Than Usual

September 11, 2017, 14:13 EST

Trump Announces Nomination for U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts

September 8, 2017, 19:00 EST

DraftKings, FanDuel To Pay $2.6 Million After State Probe

September 7, 2017, 20:25 EST

Court: Cop Had No Right To Search Stoned 19-Year-Old Who Showed Up With Loaded Gun, Booze, and Pot at Milton High School

August 29, 2017, 13:34 EST

A Second Cape Cod Attorney Enters GOP Race for Massachusetts Attorney General

August 25, 2017, 7:17 EST

Tsongas Tseat Melee Shaping Up for Would-Be Replacements

August 12, 2017, 22:57 EST

Baker Foe Blasts Illegal Immigrant Detainer Bill … But What Did He Enact As Mayor?

August 3, 2017, 16:24 EST

Not All Those T Parking Fees Made It To The T, Attorney General Says

August 1, 2017, 6:51 EST

Massachusetts High Court: Let Illegals Go

July 24, 2017, 18:56 EST

Cape Republican Lawyer To Take On AG Maura Healey

July 24, 2017, 17:54 EST

Congressman Joe Kennedy Not Running for President … Yet

July 18, 2017, 11:57 EST

Should Hitting A Police Officer Be A Serious Crime?

July 11, 2017, 19:35 EST

Happy New Fiscal Year … But Still No Budget

July 4, 2017, 17:17 EST

Lawmakers Want End-Around-Parents For Teen-Agers To Get Anti-HIV Preventative Pill

June 28, 2017, 12:32 EST

People Hate the Massachusetts Legislature’s Pay Raises, Poll Finds

June 22, 2017, 10:44 EST

Obamacare Supporters Dog Maine Republican in Boston for Voting To Repeal It

June 19, 2017, 20:33 EST

Pot Man Cometh … But How and How Much?

June 17, 2017, 8:11 EST

Massachusetts Millionaires’ Surtax Going on Ballot … If Court Challenge Fails

June 14, 2017, 16:23 EST

Massachusetts Millionaires’ Surtax: Green Light?

June 5, 2017, 14:55 EST

More Taxes, More Free Services, Less Trump, Say Democratic Candidates

June 4, 2017, 6:14 EST

Bathroom Bill Repeal Hasn’t Got A Chance, Boston Mayor Says

June 2, 2017, 16:51 EST

Trump Nixing U.S. Acceptance of Paris Climate Change Agreement

June 2, 2017, 5:53 EST

How Much Will Plymouth Get for Big Anniversary Celebration?

May 31, 2017, 6:38 EST

Someone Apparently Doesn’t Like the New Massachusetts Senate Budget

May 28, 2017, 8:23 EST

Massachusetts Senate Wants More Money for Suicide Prevention

May 26, 2017, 6:50 EST

Sanctuary City Setback in Massachusetts?

May 24, 2017, 23:44 EST

Haitians Can Stay Longer

May 22, 2017, 17:04 EST

Where Is Charlie on Massachusetts Income Surtax?

May 15, 2017, 17:09 EST

I Was A Child Bride: Activists Want To Raise Marriage Age

May 11, 2017, 15:10 EST

Massachusetts Pols Suddenly Comey Fans

May 10, 2017, 22:28 EST

Play Ball With the Feds on Illegal Immigration? Beacon Hill Democrats Say …

May 9, 2017, 10:22 EST

General Electric Headquarters Groundbreaking Goes Off While Protesters Decry Tax Break

May 8, 2017, 17:22 EST

Massachusetts Backlash as U.S. House Approves TrumpCare

May 4, 2017, 19:14 EST

Let Illegal Immigrants Keep Their Public Housing, Massachusetts House Democrats Say

April 25, 2017, 16:47 EST

Who Killed the Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday?

April 25, 2017, 7:31 EST

20,000 Drug Cases To Go Kaput Because of Dookhan Tampering

April 18, 2017, 20:50 EST

Judge on Campaign Donations: Unions, Yes; Corporations, No

April 7, 2017, 8:43 EST

Judge: Unions, Yes; Corporations, No

April 6, 2017, 18:18 EST

State Panel Seeks Lower Rate of Growth in Health Care Costs By Fiat

April 3, 2017, 13:31 EST

ICE-Raid-Leaking State Rep Doubles Down, Links Critics To Ku Klux Klan

March 30, 2017, 10:20 EST

Tax Cut for Massachusetts?

March 27, 2017, 13:26 EST

Fake Weather Roils Governor

March 17, 2017, 16:45 EST

Ireland Leader: U.S. Needs Immigration Fix

March 13, 2017, 13:51 EST

AG Healey Wants $3 Million More; Blame Trump

March 9, 2017, 22:11 EST

National Democrats Want Charlie

February 26, 2017, 16:07 EST

Governor Baker ‘Disappointed’ With Trump Transgender Order Rollback

February 23, 2017, 19:36 EST

Questions Remain About Covering Costs of Judicial Pay Raises

February 14, 2017, 10:25 EST

Check Out What Else They’re Getting — Spreadsheet Shows Pay Raises Cast Wide Net

January 30, 2017, 13:54 EST

Longtime News Service Editor Helen Woodman Harrington Dies

January 27, 2017, 8:21 EST

Pay Raise Bill Teed Up for Votes in Mass. House, Senate

January 24, 2017, 6:20 EST

Speaker, Senate President Could Get 65% Pay Raises

January 19, 2017, 19:11 EST

Fine Employers Who Don’t Offer Health Insurance, Governor Baker Says

January 17, 2017, 9:02 EST

Jackson Pledges New Direction For Boston

January 13, 2017, 9:51 EST

Early Sunsets, Health Effects Cited by “Boston Time” Backer

January 11, 2017, 20:20 EST

Mass Fiscal Chair Weighing U.S. Senate Run in 2018

January 10, 2017, 16:57 EST

Dude, Who’s To Say I’m Stoned?

January 6, 2017, 18:15 EST

Former Patrick Budget Chief Gonzalez Weighing Run for Governor

January 4, 2017, 14:23 EST

Speaker DeLeo, Senate Prez Rosenberg Agree: Six Months Needed to Rewrite New Marijuana Law

December 29, 2016, 19:41 EST

Beacon Hill Rushing Bill Through To Attract Pharmaceutical Company To Worcester Site

December 27, 2016, 18:59 EST

Emails Show Wage Debate in AG’S Office before Alleged Extortion

December 21, 2016, 9:14 EST

Hillary’s Last Hurrah: Clinton Carries Massachusetts; Trump Still Wins

December 19, 2016, 19:59 EST

Legal pot leaves ‘complex web’ for cops, safety secretary says

December 15, 2016, 8:05 EST

Electoral college plan could entice candidates to visit Massachusetts

December 12, 2016, 14:21 EST

Marijuana law delay eyed by legislative leaders

December 5, 2016, 17:33 EST

Workers plan to seek statewide $15 an hour minimum wage

November 29, 2016, 15:37 EST

Baker would not take Trump admin post if a job were offered

November 28, 2016, 17:27 EST

Report: High demand, high cost for vocational education

November 25, 2016, 8:50 EST

Grateful DiMasi returns home after five years in prison

November 23, 2016, 14:20 EST

Healey fights order to appear in Texas court on Exxon climate change case

November 21, 2016, 17:42 EST

Legal home-grown marijuana on track for December despite concerns

November 17, 2016, 22:19 EST

Healey faults Baker’s take on Bannon’s appointment

November 17, 2016, 10:37 EST

State party leaders take stock of climate, outlook for 2018 elections

November 17, 2016, 10:02 EST

Massachusetts politicians vocal in debate over Pelosi, minority leadership

November 16, 2016, 7:13 EST

Marijuana supporters see Massachusetts as launching point in Northeast

November 9, 2016, 15:00 EST

Weld urges support for Clinton in voters are not with Libertarians

November 8, 2016, 7:32 EST

Baker mostly defending against GOP losses in legislative races

November 7, 2016, 17:28 EST

With Trump atop GOP ballot, Baker staying home on election night

November 3, 2016, 7:09 EST

Cardinal, Governor, Mayor make final appeal to reject marijuana question

November 2, 2016, 9:23 EST

Voters in Amherst will be quizzed about lowering the drinking age

October 31, 2016, 10:59 EST

Marijuana legalization opponents take aim at stoned driving

October 25, 2016, 19:14 EST

Higher marijuana tax possible, state leaders say

October 24, 2016, 18:16 EST

Most Mass. communities exceeding early voting requirements

October 20, 2016, 6:26 EST

Mass. retailers: Lack of sales tax holiday hurts stores in August

October 18, 2016, 13:06 EST

Marijuana debate intensifying ahead of Nov. 8 vote

October 18, 2016, 6:33 EST

Orrall stands by Trump after latest controversies

October 13, 2016, 13:48 EST

‘Bathroom bill’ repeal proposal qualifies for 2018 ballot

October 12, 2016, 8:01 EST

Gun owners urge Baker to rescind nominee, citing ties to AG’s office

October 11, 2016, 14:42 EST

Councilor quizzes judicial nominee about religious beliefs

October 10, 2016, 6:28 EST

SJC upholds parenting rights of same-sex partner

October 4, 2016, 16:51 EST

In re-elect bid, Senator touts opposition to Healey’s weapons crackdown

October 4, 2016, 5:46 EST

Guv, lawmakers team up to name bridge in honor of Big Papi

September 30, 2016, 14:42 EST

Poll: Likely Mass. voters favor marijuana legalization, more charters

September 28, 2016, 14:33 EST

“Bathroom bill” opponents say they’ve got signatures for repealer

September 28, 2016, 12:36 EST

Bay State mulling changes to high school standardized tests

September 27, 2016, 16:26 EST

Feds’ Boston Latin probe finds one civil rights violation

September 26, 2016, 17:41 EST

Alcohol license bills flow amid campaign season

September 23, 2016, 6:39 EST

Aide: Retribution allegations disclosed to Baker in June

September 23, 2016, 6:37 EST

Professor briefs lawmakers on problem gambling study results

September 22, 2016, 6:36 EST

Surging UMass enrollment climbs past 74,000

September 22, 2016, 6:33 EST

Mass. lobsterman press pols to ease access to restriced areas

September 21, 2016, 18:03 EST

Disabled, caregivers rally against hours cap

September 21, 2016, 6:42 EST

State ed board chair gifted Akamai stock to family fund that supports charters

September 21, 2016, 6:39 EST

Galvin: Prez race, ballot questions may lead to record turnout

September 20, 2016, 14:20 EST

Criminal justice panel working toward year-end policy debate

September 20, 2016, 6:43 EST

Upgrade of full Red Line fleet could boost capacity, reduce wait times

September 20, 2016, 6:40 EST

Healey: ‘I am very skeptical of the charter movement’

September 19, 2016, 20:14 EST

Storage could deliver 600 megawatts in 2025, study says

September 19, 2016, 6:30 EST

State health agency offers overhaul of medical marijuana regulations

September 16, 2016, 6:52 EST

Education secretary gets raucous reception at UMass

September 16, 2016, 6:49 EST

Sobriety tests for marijuana a concern as voters weight legalization

September 15, 2016, 16:03 EST

Boston heading down road of driverless cars

September 15, 2016, 6:43 EST

Diversity of experience on parole board questioned as member seeks reappointment

September 15, 2016, 6:38 EST

Merger enhances Canada’s role in Mass. energy puzzle

September 14, 2016, 15:16 EST

Polito rallies local officials, warns of pot question’s aid impacts

September 14, 2016, 6:46 EST

Health care pricing commission kicks off six months of work

September 14, 2016, 6:45 EST

Warren, Markey out of top 20 in home-state rankings of senators

September 13, 2016, 16:45 EST

MBTA plans to ramp up capital spending

September 13, 2016, 6:32 EST

Dems bypass second place finisher, choose Gannon to oppose O’Connor

September 13, 2016, 6:30 EST

Three anti-Pilgrim activists arrested for trespassing

September 12, 2016, 17:29 EST

Baker dismisses criticism of education board’s donation to charter group

September 12, 2016, 17:24 EST

McMullin qualifies as presidential write-in candidate

September 12, 2016, 7:04 EST

Energy, interior chiefs talk up offshore wind power plans

September 12, 2016, 7:01 EST

Baker sharing ‘fix it’ approach to governing at NYC conference

September 9, 2016, 6:40 EST

Two state reps defeated in primary contests

September 9, 2016, 6:14 EST

Report: Mass. health care costs rose by 3.9 percent in 2015

September 8, 2016, 6:44 EST

Weld to address Emerson students on Thursday

September 8, 2016, 6:42 EST

Women’s participation in sports varies across UMass

September 7, 2016, 17:39 EST

Galvin: Primary turnout could fall below 10 percent

September 7, 2016, 6:41 EST

Three SJC judges sit for first cases, two recusals expected this week

September 6, 2016, 19:31 EST

CTHRU aims to unlock potential of open data in Mass. government

September 6, 2016, 6:44 EST

Frustrated by assaults, Senator sees need to revisit ride-hail law

September 6, 2016, 6:40 EST

After cuts, T janitors file labor complaint

September 5, 2016, 6:42 EST

Guest list for party at center of DCR scandal full of recognizable names

September 5, 2016, 6:40 EST

Pot campaign knocked for fundraising appeal that cited opioid overdoses

September 2, 2016, 6:36 EST

Protesters fear new OT policy will threaten access to care

September 2, 2016, 6:32 EST

GOP group urges Baker to fire suspended DCR officials

September 1, 2016, 6:56 EST

Healey: Transgender law guidance will be practical, detailed

August 31, 2016, 16:37 EST

Candidates pledge not to take money from ‘climate-disrupting’ companies

August 31, 2016, 14:43 EST

UMass-Boston to host ballot question debates

August 31, 2016, 6:49 EST

Pro-charter school campaign launches new TV ad

August 31, 2016, 6:46 EST

After ‘duel’ comment, leaders say they saw different side of LePage

August 30, 2016, 7:26 EST

MIT dean sees ‘very dramatic’ things in energy’s distant future

August 30, 2016, 6:52 EST

LePage points finger at Lowell, Lawrence as governors weigh drug fight

August 30, 2016, 6:49 EST

Governors reflect, deflect when asked about Trump presidency

August 30, 2016, 6:47 EST

Baker rolls out red carpet for fellow governors, premiers

August 29, 2016, 6:45 EST

Vehicle sales taxes off, total taxes up 1.2 percent fiscal 2017

August 29, 2016, 6:43 EST

Warnings issues to avoid truck-bridge accidents in college move-ins

August 29, 2016, 6:40 EST

Activities of new Sanders group challenged by Mass Fiscal

August 26, 2016, 6:48 EST

MBTA janitors camp outside Baker’s office to protest layoffs

August 26, 2016, 6:46 EST

Women’s caucus lines up Abigail Adams honorees for Oct. reception

August 25, 2016, 14:20 EST

Mass. students tops in nation on ACT test

August 25, 2016, 6:39 EST

SJC at full strength after private swearing-in ceremony

August 25, 2016, 6:37 EST

Judges reach verdict — on state’s best tomatoes

August 25, 2016, 6:07 EST

Tribe applauds Justice Dept. for challenging court ruling

August 24, 2016, 19:28 EST

Brown rejects sexual harassment allegations

August 24, 2016, 12:53 EST

Bay State overhauling review process for health care projects

August 24, 2016, 7:00 EST

Citing SJC ruling, Eversource withdraws natural gas application

August 23, 2016, 10:02 EST

July sales down as home, condo prices remain high

August 23, 2016, 9:55 EST

Boston Councilor Tito Jackson mum on future political plans

August 23, 2016, 9:52 EST

State preps for October switch to electronic tolling on turnpike

August 23, 2016, 9:49 EST

Magazine rates Mass. economy as best among the states

August 23, 2016, 9:40 EST

Baker signs pet protection law

August 22, 2016, 6:42 EST

National consumer group knocks SJC pipeline decision

August 22, 2016, 6:39 EST

New Rx monitoring system to allow state-to-state info sharing

August 19, 2016, 6:40 EST

Future for MBTA parts warehouse a subject of debate

August 19, 2016, 6:38 EST

Citizen panel to explore marijuana legalization with help from experts

August 18, 2016, 13:59 EST

Rosenberg backs away from staffer tweet about ‘real Democrats’

August 18, 2016, 6:57 EST

UMass cybersecurity efforts get boost with state grant

August 18, 2016, 6:54 EST

Pot group going on TV, plans August funder

August 17, 2016, 6:36 EST

‘Next generation’ MCAS exam to be developed by N.H. vendor

August 16, 2016, 16:08 EST

Hundreds of new charter school seats pitched to Ed Dept.

August 16, 2016, 6:49 EST

Republican leaders in Mass. House and Senate still not sold on Trump

August 16, 2016, 6:46 EST

Rep: Chaotic formals finish ‘typical Beacon Hill’

August 15, 2016, 6:41 EST

Cordy moving from high court to former law firm

August 15, 2016, 6:12 EST

Drought effects emerging as experts urge reassessment

August 12, 2016, 6:54 EST

Beacon Hill agrees to mindbending look at time zone change

August 12, 2016, 6:51 EST

Walsh will use new law to lower city’s default speed limit

August 12, 2016, 6:49 EST

Lynch: Trump is proof that system is not rigged

August 12, 2016, 6:32 EST

Budd confirmation means three Baker appointees set to join SJC

August 11, 2016, 6:56 EST

Baker signs law aimed at fostering economic development

August 11, 2016, 6:52 EST

Summer gas prices at lowest level in more than a decade

August 10, 2016, 6:38 EST

Baker defends Budd, says she’ll be ‘terrific justice’ on SJC

August 9, 2016, 17:50 EST

Renewable energy law sets state on path away from coal, nuclear power

August 9, 2016, 7:03 EST

MBTA borrowing plan freed up cash for state budget balancing

August 9, 2016, 6:57 EST

Senator hopes towing bill frees up spaces at Park-N-Ride lot

August 8, 2016, 15:04 EST

Weld due in Boston to turn in ballot access petitions

August 8, 2016, 6:43 EST

Baker to sign hydropower, offshore wind energy bill on State House lawn

August 8, 2016, 6:41 EST

Ride-hail bill signed by Gov. Baker with new fee to benefit infrastructure, taxis

August 5, 2016, 15:32 EST

Survey finds mixed levels of early voting preparedness

August 5, 2016, 6:30 EST

Online lottery failed to make cut in late-session flurry

August 5, 2016, 6:28 EST

Baker called to meeting to rescue judicial nominee

August 4, 2016, 6:34 EST

Reps open up about state of House-Senate relations

August 4, 2016, 6:31 EST

Mass. pols taking sides as marijuana legalization campaign heats up

August 4, 2016, 6:12 EST

Downtown dispensary brings medical marijuana to Boston

August 4, 2016, 6:08 EST

Costly train safety upgrades will force some MBTA service disruptions

August 3, 2016, 6:50 EST

Research points to ‘app and drive’ as problem among teens

August 3, 2016, 6:47 EST

New Mass. bill would ban sex offenders from playing Pokemon Go

August 3, 2016, 6:09 EST

DeLeo: Charter proposal never should have reached ballot

August 2, 2016, 14:45 EST

MBTA facing $100 million deficit

August 2, 2016, 6:36 EST

Groups seek removal of historic portrait outside House chamber

August 2, 2016, 6:08 EST

House, Senate rush economic development bill to Baker’s desk

August 1, 2016, 6:57 EST

Lawmakers falter at finish in bid to protect workers in non-competes

August 1, 2016, 6:54 EST

Senate GOP leader files bill to strip AG of power to regulate firearms

July 29, 2016, 19:07 EST

Ten lawmakers endorse commercial marijuana ballot question

July 29, 2016, 6:49 EST

Trends report offers snapshot of Mass. health insurance

July 29, 2016, 6:47 EST

Weld: Romney ‘thinking about’ endorsing Libertarian ticket

July 29, 2016, 6:43 EST

Baker picks four for Appeals Court bench

July 28, 2016, 7:11 EST

Sanders drops in on Mass. DNC breakfast

July 27, 2016, 17:24 EST

Groups ask feds to intervene after late-night T cancellation

July 27, 2016, 6:50 EST

Baker letter adds to debate over Healey’s weapons crackdown

July 27, 2016, 6:48 EST

Some Sanders delegates walk out after Clinton nominated

July 27, 2016, 6:06 EST

Baker targets union disclosures with direct mail bill amendment

July 26, 2016, 13:55 EST

Conference glut could leave little time to review major bills

July 26, 2016, 6:47 EST

Walsh touts recovery, second chances on national stage

July 26, 2016, 6:42 EST

Dozens of lawmakers claim Healey gun directive is ‘whole new law’

July 25, 2016, 18:53 EST

Lawmakers send Real ID bill to Baker, agree to his license amendment

July 25, 2016, 15:24 EST

Baker implements hiring freeze as legislature overrides budget vetoes

July 25, 2016, 9:42 EST

Former New England Patriot joins gun rights group opposing AG crackdown

July 25, 2016, 6:38 EST

Warren eyes role as Clinton convention gets underway

July 25, 2016, 6:18 EST

Mass. Dems spin on DNC’s rocky start, Brazile sees more emails coming

July 25, 2016, 6:14 EST

Mass. pols bid to bring NBA All-Star Game to Boston

July 22, 2016, 14:42 EST

Kaufman says Trump meeting goals, draws Melania-Jackie comparison

July 22, 2016, 6:54 EST

Gun owners quickly plan protests in wake of Healey’s ‘copycat’ crackdown

July 22, 2016, 6:52 EST

Massachusetts drought entering its fourth week

July 22, 2016, 6:50 EST

Baker: Privatization, pensions among ‘ton of work’ ahead at MBTA

July 21, 2016, 6:51 EST

UMass awarded patent with implications for fish monitoring

July 21, 2016, 6:48 EST

SJC pick Lowy says he’s learned from experience, mistakes as judge

July 21, 2016, 6:45 EST

US Treasury urged to probe company building MBTA railcars

July 20, 2016, 6:59 EST

Mass. House gets behind statewide ticket for blocking bike lanes

July 20, 2016, 6:55 EST

Actor warns Bay State delegates of coming ‘industrial tsunami’

July 19, 2016, 14:19 EST

Activists walk seeking stop to gas pipelines

July 19, 2016, 6:39 EST

Opponents launch effort to repeal ‘bathroom bill’

July 19, 2016, 6:34 EST

Never again for ‘Never Trump,’ say his Massachusetts backers

July 19, 2016, 6:07 EST

Mass. GOP delegation, status diminished, wants to hear more from Trump

July 18, 2016, 14:37 EST

Pollack: MBTA must break out of ‘time warp’

July 18, 2016, 14:31 EST

Baker weighs in on vetoes, Keolis, racial divisions, and hydropower

July 18, 2016, 7:25 EST

Boston-area natural gas prices 13 percent higher than national average

July 18, 2016, 6:52 EST

Despite ties, Baker ‘can’t go there’ with Johnson-Weld ticket

July 18, 2016, 6:48 EST

Diehl says Massachusetts ‘in play’ for Trump in November

July 18, 2016, 6:46 EST

Lawmakers reject Baker’s MBTA fare cap change

July 15, 2016, 6:56 EST

UMass trustees vote to raise student charges second straight year

July 15, 2016, 6:14 EST

Black, Latino lawmakers urge action on policing bills

July 14, 2016, 15:07 EST

Official sees UMass chargers rising in lower end of 5-8 percent range

July 14, 2016, 6:51 EST

Baker joins most governors in NGA compact to reduce opioid addiction

July 13, 2016, 15:41 EST

UMass climbs on worldwide list of universities granted patents

July 13, 2016, 6:32 EST

Baker’s MBTA fare amendment raises equity, predictability issues

July 13, 2016, 6:29 EST

November ballot questions numbered

July 12, 2016, 6:54 EST

Baker focused on ‘big six’ bills as formal sessions wind down

July 12, 2016, 6:51 EST

Boston could be home to new ‘helistop’ as soon as September

July 12, 2016, 6:48 EST

Baker delivered ‘too many’ spending vetoes, Senate prez says

July 11, 2016, 14:46 EST

Former aide will seek House seat that Hingham rep is giving up

July 11, 2016, 6:49 EST

House leader’s streak of consecutive GOP conventions to end

July 11, 2016, 6:40 EST

Pols outline opposition to commercial marijuana at campaign event

July 9, 2016, 9:01 EST

Baker signs ‘bathroom bill’ into law

July 8, 2016, 15:25 EST

‘Bathroom bill’ completes long trip to Baker’s desk

July 8, 2016, 6:48 EST

Safety measures for sightseeing tours encounter resistance

July 8, 2016, 6:45 EST

Sales tax holiday bypassed as House approves $915M jobs bill

July 8, 2016, 6:18 EST

Negotiators agree to October implementation date for ‘bathroom bill’

July 7, 2016, 6:22 EST

UMass president now forecasting larger tuition and fee increases

July 7, 2016, 6:18 EST

Court clears marijuana question for November ballot

July 6, 2016, 21:01 EST

Both sides claim victory in wake of court’s latest Cape Wind ruling

July 6, 2016, 8:52 EST

Liberty Bell replica off limits to State House visitors

July 6, 2016, 8:48 EST

Senators planning out-of-state trip to research health care costs

July 6, 2016, 6:46 EST

Rosenberg: Transgender bill deal ‘ready to pop’

July 6, 2016, 6:44 EST

Economic development, public health bills on the move

July 5, 2016, 6:41 EST

SJC derails Common Core standards ballot question

July 1, 2016, 11:12 EST

Senate approves budget, Keenan questions support for opioid fight

July 1, 2016, 6:48 EST

New waitlist numbers quickly stir charter school debate

June 30, 2016, 17:38 EST

Lawmakers slap together on-time budget

June 30, 2016, 6:57 EST

Senate passes ride-for-hire bill favored by app-based industry

June 30, 2016, 6:54 EST

Walsh reacts as second top aide faces extortion charges

June 29, 2016, 12:17 EST

Disability advocates blast proposed personal care regulations

June 29, 2016, 6:44 EST

Groups fear Senate budget rider will lock in medical marijuana fees

June 29, 2016, 6:42 EST

MBTA, union face pension fund difficulties

June 28, 2016, 6:56 EST

Baker wants serious look at South Coast rail route alternative

June 28, 2016, 6:54 EST

Popular gun measure appears dead on Beacon Hill

June 27, 2016, 18:45 EST

Brexit vote delivering impacts for Massachusetts budget, businesses

June 27, 2016, 6:46 EST

Senate bill seeks bigger strides toward renewable energy base

June 27, 2016, 6:42 EST

Wage theft bill backed by Bump, Healey

June 24, 2016, 6:25 EST

Rosenberg sees spending cuts ahead to ‘everything we love’

June 24, 2016, 6:22 EST

Dukakis, Pollack find some common ground on North-South rail

June 23, 2016, 6:48 EST

Senators rolling out bill to regulate ride-hailing industry

June 23, 2016, 6:45 EST

Gun debates roiling Beacon, Capitol Hills

June 23, 2016, 6:29 EST

Speed limit bill spurs debate over congestion, ticketing

June 22, 2016, 6:43 EST

Google partners with group to promote Boston-area beach images

June 22, 2016, 6:39 EST

Polito hoping Senate will pass muni-reform bill

June 22, 2016, 6:36 EST

Survey of Colorado teens stirs Massachusetts marijuana legalization debate

June 21, 2016, 17:17 EST

Rosenberg sees charter debate at ‘dead stop’

June 21, 2016, 6:39 EST

State approves bike tracks as part of Comm Ave. reconstruction

June 21, 2016, 6:32 EST

Dukakis okay with scaled back examination of rail link

June 20, 2016, 12:40 EST

DeLeo on gun violence, state budget, impact of Joyce investigation

June 20, 2016, 6:22 EST

Housing benefits highlight Senate-approved veterans bill

June 17, 2016, 6:27 EST

Baker: Big climb still ahead for MBTA

June 16, 2016, 13:28 EST

Policy differences may delay budget accord, DeLeo says

June 15, 2016, 16:20 EST

Tobacco age-limit hike seen gaining interest in House

June 15, 2016, 16:07 EST

Health leaders review successes covered by ‘Wellness Fund’

June 14, 2016, 15:48 EST

Budget deficit may reach $370 million this year

June 14, 2016, 14:51 EST

Baker names three judges as picks for state’s top court

June 14, 2016, 13:29 EST

Meehan: Warren wouldn’t balance, bring swing state appeal to Clinton

June 14, 2016, 13:25 EST

Federal Joyce probe reaches into state House with subpoena

June 13, 2016, 17:42 EST

Baker decries Orlando shooting, says no tie to Marathon bombers

June 13, 2016, 17:09 EST

MBTA inventory system ‘completely broken,’ official says

June 13, 2016, 12:55 EST

Budget panel convenes as deadline approaches

June 13, 2016, 6:39 EST

Baker asks for crossed fingers as he readies Medicaid waiver plan

June 10, 2016, 6:37 EST

Baker, Hassan to pitch Mass. opioid approach as ‘national model’

June 9, 2016, 15:17 EST

Trump’s top Bay State Backer unfazed by judge comments

June 9, 2016, 12:35 EST

Mass. House okays bill ordering hydro, offshore wind power contracts

June 9, 2016, 6:37 EST

UMass student costs tied up in outcome of state budget talks

June 9, 2016, 6:35 EST

College graduate gap projected by 2022, state says

June 8, 2016, 19:48 EST

Meehan recommends deferring action on UMass tuition, fees until July

June 8, 2016, 8:38 EST

Marijuana legalization in Colorado may be hurting poor

June 7, 2016, 19:11 EST

Opioid overdose epidemic comes into focus for NE governors

June 7, 2016, 14:44 EST

Hub’s growth will strain transit, power, other services: Study

June 7, 2016, 11:43 EST

‘Bathroom’ bill conference is no big deal, Rosenberg says

June 6, 2016, 19:36 EST

T pension fund chief steps down amid scrutiny of finances

June 6, 2016, 14:54 EST

MBTA workers urge board not to outsource their jobs

June 6, 2016, 12:58 EST

In midst of Clinton-Sanders fight, Warren keeps focus on Trump

June 6, 2016, 6:51 EST

Revenue gap grows to $311 million, Mass. tax agency says

June 3, 2016, 17:01 EST

Baker signs public records overhaul into law

June 3, 2016, 6:26 EST

Rep. pushes resolution to keep niece’s White House dreams alive

June 2, 2016, 10:15 EST

Retail group opposes marijuana proposal

June 2, 2016, 6:44 EST

Beacon Hill pols mostly due for free rides in November, data shows

June 1, 2016, 16:32 EST

Meehan refutes report critical of UMass aid policies

June 1, 2016, 15:21 EST

Lottery a bright spot for state revenue collectors

June 1, 2016, 6:50 EST

Baker relents, says he’d sign the House bathroom bill

May 31, 2016, 15:02 EST

Fishing captains turn to digital tools to meet monitoring mandate

May 31, 2016, 14:42 EST

Weld given leave at lobbying firm to run Libertarian VP campaign

May 31, 2016, 14:18 EST

Meehan sees ‘reasonable’ increase in UMass student costs in 2016-17

May 31, 2016, 12:16 EST

Senate passes $39 billion state spending plan

May 27, 2016, 13:15 EST

Hospital deal squeezes health care watchdog agency

May 27, 2016, 13:03 EST

Senate votes to pay college costs for kids of those killed on duty

May 27, 2016, 6:23 EST

Charter school expansion unlikely to come up, DeLeo says

May 25, 2016, 17:40 EST

Public records access overhaul sent to Baker

May 25, 2016, 16:22 EST

Baker offers plan to cap sick leave accrual benefits

May 25, 2016, 12:21 EST

Active shooter detection systems recommended by Senate for UMass

May 25, 2016, 6:31 EST

Baker reiterates support for death penalty after officer’s killing

May 25, 2016, 6:28 EST

Baker plans to sit out presidential election

May 24, 2016, 12:25 EST

DePaola stepping down as MBTA GM, officials say

May 23, 2016, 19:26 EST

Northeast gas pipeline project dumped by Kinder Morgan

May 23, 2016, 16:32 EST

Pols laud new Worcester-Boston express train

May 23, 2016, 12:26 EST

Mass. doc fined in connection with medical marijuana practices in Maine

May 23, 2016, 6:50 EST

Boston Public Library taps San Jose librarian as new head

May 22, 2016, 19:11 EST

Green Line extension wins praise from key federal overseer

May 20, 2016, 18:05 EST

UMass growth in spending and non-resident students challenged

May 19, 2016, 19:58 EST

Mass. Tech Collaborative chief Goldberg resigns

May 19, 2016, 19:45 EST

As GOP rips ‘millionaire tax,’ Baker remains on the fence

May 19, 2016, 17:24 EST

Lawmakers urged to curb state retiree payouts

May 19, 2016, 14:59 EST

Boston tourism director charged with ‘union-related’ extortion

May 19, 2016, 10:52 EST

Both sides readying for next stage of ‘millionaire tax’ fight

May 19, 2016, 6:30 EST

Mass. Senate ready to make case for higher education funding increases

May 18, 2016, 6:50 EST

High court: 2008 law requires limits on multiple carbon sources

May 18, 2016, 6:47 EST

Senate panel backs 3.5% spending boost in state budget

May 17, 2016, 12:43 EST

Baker outlines plan to add affordable housing

May 16, 2016, 19:12 EST

Union says state contract will get care attendants to $15 an hour

May 16, 2016, 16:44 EST

Marijuana use study sought by backers, foes of legalization

May 16, 2016, 12:36 EST

Golden: House bill may come in ‘south’ of hydro, wind power requests

May 16, 2016, 6:38 EST

Baker suspends spending on ‘non-essential’ consultants, equipment

May 16, 2016, 6:35 EST

Senate passes ‘bathroom bill’ that foes say tramples privacy

May 12, 2016, 17:02 EST

Baby surrender would be made easier by House bill

May 12, 2016, 15:28 EST

Baker remains on top in popularity rankings, poll shows

May 12, 2016, 12:59 EST

Mass. delegation in scramble to advance opioid proposals

May 12, 2016, 6:11 EST

Mass. transit overseers vote to unwind costly swaps

May 11, 2016, 14:11 EST

Republican wins sole contested legislative election

May 11, 2016, 12:45 EST

Fatal car crashes tied to pot doubled after legalization

May 10, 2016, 18:47 EST

Green Line extension given cautious approval

May 9, 2016, 21:17 EST

Goldberg prepping for possible role regulating marijuana

May 9, 2016, 16:59 EST

Green Line extension cost cut to $2.3 billion in latest estimate

May 9, 2016, 12:26 EST

Hiking school aid draws praise yet no answers on funding

May 6, 2016, 18:27 EST

Fateful meeting looms for Green Line extension

May 6, 2016, 18:03 EST

GOP to concede most legislative races, eyes gains in targeted districts

May 6, 2016, 6:51 EST

Mass. Senate adds plastic bag ban to agriculture bill

May 6, 2016, 6:48 EST

April tax plunge creates budget bind, Baker does not plan cuts

May 4, 2016, 20:47 EST

Commencement speakers set to take stage in college-rich Massachusetts

May 4, 2016, 14:38 EST

Baker won’t vote for Trump, doubts he’ll vote for Clinton in ‘troubling’ election

May 4, 2016, 12:26 EST

Energy chief flags need for more natural gas capacity

May 4, 2016, 6:35 EST

Pipeline foes rally for ‘clean power’ support by lawmakers

May 3, 2016, 18:38 EST

Michigan Senate panel turns to old Mass. MCAS standards

May 3, 2016, 17:32 EST

Baker steps away from letter soliciting donations

May 3, 2016, 13:54 EST

Training bill pitched to help police cope with challenges

May 3, 2016, 6:51 EST

Mass. lawmakers hit pause on ‘Bathroom Bill’ ahead of Senate action

May 2, 2016, 19:07 EST

‘Bathroom bills’ cleared judiciary committee with large margins

May 2, 2016, 12:42 EST

Kaufman: GOP not ready to kick ‘tens of millions of voters to the curb’

May 2, 2016, 6:22 EST

Senate votes to bar tobacco to under-21 buyers in Mass.

April 28, 2016, 20:22 EST

State Gaming board rejects Brockton casino plan

April 28, 2016, 17:08 EST

Bay State growth gains as U.S. 1st-quarter rate sags

April 28, 2016, 15:46 EST

House passes $39.6 billion Mass. budget bill

April 27, 2016, 21:23 EST

GOP succeeds with surprise bid for ‘secure’ Mass. IDs

April 27, 2016, 18:06 EST

Speliotis sees momentum for handheld cellphone ban for drivers

April 27, 2016, 11:15 EST

Youthful protest over job funding disrupts budget debate

April 26, 2016, 18:21 EST

Chairs agree accord on charter schools ‘unlikely’

April 26, 2016, 14:19 EST

House rejects film credit cap, gas tax increase

April 25, 2016, 17:31 EST

Sales tax roll-back proposal runs into Democratic wall

April 25, 2016, 14:31 EST

Poll suggests wide support for ‘millionaire’ tax proposal

April 25, 2016, 13:25 EST

Baker offers fresh hints on ‘bathroom bill’ stance

April 22, 2016, 12:47 EST

Baker fires back at marijuana campaign leaders

April 21, 2016, 18:06 EST

Cross-state canoe journey ends with call on GE to clean Housatonic

April 21, 2016, 6:38 EST

Rosenberg: Suspension of Kinder Morgan pipeline a ‘game changer’

April 21, 2016, 6:34 EST

Gas pipeline builder suspends work on Mass. project

April 20, 2016, 18:14 EST

Rosenberg predicts a tough ballot fight over legalizing pot

April 19, 2016, 14:49 EST

House eyeing additional alimony reforms

April 19, 2016, 14:35 EST

Baker backs Northeastern nanomanufacturing innovation center

April 19, 2016, 12:53 EST

Brewster selectman withdraws from Senate race

April 19, 2016, 7:27 EST

First-responders given a holiday to call their own

April 16, 2016, 19:53 EST

Pro-pot advocates say Baker, Walsh promote alcohol

April 15, 2016, 19:41 EST

Charter expansion backed by Bay State majority, poll shows

April 14, 2016, 18:00 EST

Baker joins DeLeo and Walsh to fight pot ballot measure

April 14, 2016, 17:04 EST

Pilgrim to refuel in 2017, stay open until June 2019

April 14, 2016, 13:59 EST

Court predicts layoffs, enviro groups also knock House budget

April 14, 2016, 6:33 EST

Rosenberg plans May or June debate on ‘bathroom bill’

April 13, 2016, 14:02 EST

Special primaries pick Senate, House candidates

April 13, 2016, 11:53 EST

Lawmakers asked to settle marijuana’s status under ag. laws

April 13, 2016, 6:45 EST

Poll: Voter discontent with Trump, Cruz runs deep in Massachusetts

April 12, 2016, 9:31 EST

Power industry ads knock cost, job impacts of Canadian hydropower

April 12, 2016, 8:37 EST

Healey uses immigrant rally to bash ‘extremist’ Trump

April 11, 2016, 17:53 EST

Radiation-measuring flights set for Marathon route

April 11, 2016, 17:22 EST

Baker seeks to press FDA over slow generic drug approvals

April 11, 2016, 17:06 EST

Immigrant group, DeLeo differ on his influence on bill

April 8, 2016, 6:34 EST

Charter school supporters balk as Senate passes education bill

April 8, 2016, 6:05 EST

Senate rejects Baker’s approach to charter school expansion

April 7, 2016, 16:35 EST

Attorney General announces more human trafficking indictments

April 7, 2016, 16:27 EST

Amendment restricting eminent domain takings advances at ConCon

April 7, 2016, 8:56 EST

UMass posts record financial aid but faces long-term budget gap

April 7, 2016, 8:09 EST

‘Millionaire tax’ vote put off to at least May

April 6, 2016, 19:00 EST

Solar energy cap-raising deal reached on Beacon Hill

April 5, 2016, 18:54 EST

Baker says no need to ban state-funded NC travel

April 5, 2016, 18:40 EST

GE vows to donate $50 million – half for Boston schools

April 4, 2016, 16:25 EST

Everett signal project could be model for quicker bus transit

April 4, 2016, 6:52 EST

Senate bill ties charter expansion to education investments

April 1, 2016, 6:38 EST

Bump okays privatization of SEMass mental health services

March 31, 2016, 6:42 EST

Senators to meet, closing in on bill addressing charter schools

March 30, 2016, 15:13 EST

Mass. Lottery profits beating projections

March 30, 2016, 11:43 EST

Baker gains allies in push for voc-tech school aid

March 29, 2016, 19:02 EST

Brown to appear at O’Connor fundraiser in Senate bid

March 28, 2016, 12:48 EST

Vermont Gov. warns of Bay State’s ‘bad pot bill’

March 25, 2016, 11:34 EST

Spending measure faces delays as House, Senate versions differ

March 24, 2016, 19:03 EST

Warren sharpens Trump critique, deflects Clinton questions

March 24, 2016, 17:03 EST

Healey hopes MIT forum will help shape data initiative

March 24, 2016, 8:38 EST

Superior Court nominee knocked for lack of criminal law experience

March 24, 2016, 6:50 EST

Hospitals report a surge in opioid abuse cases

March 23, 2016, 20:12 EST

House passes new spending bill, sends to Senate

March 23, 2016, 15:42 EST

Boston Harbor advocacy groups merge, name leaders

March 23, 2016, 14:47 EST

Logan workers call off strike, rally for $15 an hour

March 23, 2016, 13:14 EST

Single payer backers point to Sanders’ success, health system’s flaws

March 23, 2016, 9:33 EST

Health care access, affordability woes taint high Mass. insured rate

March 23, 2016, 7:03 EST

Brighter, more accessible Government Center T stop opens

March 21, 2016, 17:15 EST

Pols trade swipes, sing songs at St. Patrick’s Day ‘love-in’ brunch

March 20, 2016, 14:49 EST

MBTA exploring options after canceling late-night service

March 18, 2016, 6:55 EST

Baker downplays secret Georgia trip, denies discussing Trump

March 17, 2016, 15:54 EST

Transpo plan devotes most capital $$$ to two areas

March 17, 2016, 6:28 EST

‘Bathroom Bill,’ charter schools measure given more time

March 16, 2016, 20:27 EST

Common Core foes vow stepped up ballot campaign

March 16, 2016, 16:37 EST

Charter school expansion opponents plan ballot push

March 15, 2016, 21:34 EST

Green line funding option could be limited

March 15, 2016, 6:27 EST

Baker signs opioid abuse prevention tools into law

March 14, 2016, 12:07 EST

‘Bathroom Bill’ gets a House extension amid uncertainty

March 14, 2016, 11:40 EST

Warren doesn’t rule out joining a presidential ticket

March 14, 2016, 10:30 EST

Mass. public health chief mum on raising tobacco age

March 14, 2016, 6:18 EST

Senate acts to raise threshold for felony larceny

March 11, 2016, 6:38 EST

Bill targeting opioid abuse heads to governor’s desk

March 10, 2016, 17:55 EST

Orrall locks up votes for national post, questions Rubio’s chances

March 10, 2016, 14:40 EST

New reps — all Dems — sworn in by Lt. Gov. Polito

March 9, 2016, 18:03 EST

Senate Democrats confronted with Joyce queries

March 9, 2016, 14:06 EST

Opioid compromise passes House, heads to Senate

March 9, 2016, 12:03 EST

Pot initiative poses risks, no tax gain, Senate group says

March 8, 2016, 20:14 EST

Film workers defend state tax credit Baker would cut

March 8, 2016, 15:32 EST

Tuition frozen for 2016-17 at state universities, colleges

March 8, 2016, 13:03 EST

Tribe eyes possible April groundbreaking on Taunton casino

March 8, 2016, 11:04 EST

Baker backs Orrall as national GOP committeewoman

March 7, 2016, 20:22 EST

Baker’s 2014 campaign manager departs State House

March 7, 2016, 18:26 EST

Pot legalization debated by Bay State lawmakers

March 7, 2016, 17:26 EST

T fares to rise 9% as board votes for highest option

March 7, 2016, 17:14 EST

Pro-life views dominate GOP state committee, group says

March 7, 2016, 13:32 EST

Trump win echoes for days on Beacon Hill

March 4, 2016, 19:21 EST

DeLeo says Trump win shows ‘disgust’ with government

March 4, 2016, 18:45 EST

Charter waitlist data may be flawed, auditor says

March 4, 2016, 18:14 EST

To curb tobacco use, committee bill raises smoking age

March 4, 2016, 11:14 EST

Baker rebuffs queries on Romney v. Trump

March 3, 2016, 17:56 EST

Senate pot committee to publish findings

March 3, 2016, 6:41 EST

Bay State housing proposals detailed in Senate report

March 2, 2016, 15:52 EST

Baker rules out voting for Trump for president in November

March 2, 2016, 12:55 EST

Traffic, tolling technology coming to Bay State roads

March 2, 2016, 6:50 EST

Late-night T service will end in Boston by March 19

February 29, 2016, 19:31 EST

Baker flatly rejects voting for Trump in primary

February 29, 2016, 19:20 EST

Baker welcomes China business delegation to Marlborough

February 29, 2016, 12:35 EST

T reduces $242M deficit heading into fiscal 2017

February 29, 2016, 9:30 EST

Dem. chair appeals for help amid mail ‘blitz’

February 25, 2016, 15:13 EST

Baker: Ask Warren why she hasn’t made an endorsement

February 25, 2016, 15:06 EST

New rules clarify ‘cooperation’ between candidates, super PACs

February 25, 2016, 12:00 EST

Joyce cloud hanging over Senate as they convene

February 25, 2016, 6:38 EST

Opioid bill progress may trail Baker’s expectations amid crisis

February 24, 2016, 19:34 EST

Baker’s GOP picks deliver a decidedly partisan message

February 24, 2016, 18:39 EST

DeLeo on Trump: A manifestation of voter dissatisfaction

February 24, 2016, 17:41 EST

Warren-Clark bill would permit partial filling for opioids

February 24, 2016, 14:54 EST

Sen. Joyce won’t seek re-election amid FBI, IRS probe

February 23, 2016, 18:07 EST

Goldberg denies urging Clinton to bar Albright, Steinem

February 23, 2016, 15:38 EST

Charter schools approved for Boston, Brockton and Springfield

February 23, 2016, 14:22 EST

Rosenberg stays mum on Joyce but may back client disclosure

February 22, 2016, 21:25 EST

MBTA overtime king routinely approved his own OT, auditors say

February 22, 2016, 19:54 EST

T fare hike vote set for March 7 by oversight board

February 22, 2016, 19:14 EST

Baker’s team planning new strategies at MassHealth

February 22, 2016, 11:14 EST

Sanders hosting rally at UMass Amherst

February 22, 2016, 6:46 EST

Iwo Jima veterans honored on battle’s 71st anniversary

February 19, 2016, 16:07 EST

Baker sees GE move, ties to Housatonic as ‘separate issue’

February 19, 2016, 6:41 EST

Commuter nightmare blamed on Amtrak South Station signal

February 18, 2016, 12:33 EST

School funding needs put in focus by State House rally

February 17, 2016, 17:32 EST

Clinton, Sanders supporters hold dueling rallies at State House

February 17, 2016, 17:17 EST

Sen. Brian Joyce’s law office raided by FBI, IRS as probes widen

February 17, 2016, 14:35 EST

Demonstrators protest lobbyist’s work against legalizing pot

February 16, 2016, 19:04 EST

Baker, Peyser laud charter schools amid push for expansion

February 16, 2016, 17:38 EST

Charter school additions, expansion to be recommended

February 16, 2016, 17:28 EST

On anniversary, officials assess anti-discrimination efforts

February 16, 2016, 6:14 EST

State’s fifth medical marijuana dispensary opening in Lowell

February 15, 2016, 9:50 EST

Charter school camp launches ‘facts’ campaign

February 12, 2016, 17:42 EST

Paid leave benefit for workers raises key question: Who pays?

February 12, 2016, 6:45 EST

Baker to help launch informational campaign on charter schools

February 12, 2016, 6:41 EST

Wanted: Three judges to replace 40 years of experience

February 11, 2016, 13:18 EST

Baker doesn’t think he’ll endorse again in presidential race

February 11, 2016, 6:30 EST

T union takes aim at outsourcing plan affecting 165 jobs

February 10, 2016, 17:16 EST

Fed law could prompt Mass. to rethink education approaches

February 10, 2016, 16:02 EST

Baker looks to erase Medicaid funding gap

February 10, 2016, 14:41 EST

Mass. high court says third justice will retire

February 10, 2016, 14:24 EST

Baker eyes NH in 2020, but just to ‘watch’

February 10, 2016, 9:04 EST

Senator pushing $15 an hour describes his ‘awkward’ reality

February 9, 2016, 17:59 EST

Baker says Trump’s vulgarity shows why The Donald isn’t presidential

February 9, 2016, 17:02 EST

Mass. school leaders rap Baker on charter push

February 9, 2016, 16:45 EST

Development eyed for Boston site near Chinatown, Leather District

February 9, 2016, 14:11 EST

Report offers new snapshot of health care cost drivers

February 9, 2016, 7:06 EST

Baker will have chance to name high court majority

February 8, 2016, 12:10 EST

Baker to sign bill banning minors from indoor tanning

February 8, 2016, 7:07 EST

DeLeo begins counting votes on transgender Bathroom Bill

February 4, 2016, 20:18 EST

Baker says North End project a win for Boston

February 4, 2016, 17:49 EST

McKenna, Suffolk trustees reach accord as AG opens probe

February 4, 2016, 17:09 EST

Charter school debate exposes tensions within teachers union

February 4, 2016, 6:04 EST

Expelled Rep’s Facebook post suggests possible run for office

February 3, 2016, 17:29 EST

Robert Cordy to retire, giving Baker his first high court nominee

February 3, 2016, 13:45 EST

‘Millionaire tax’ will tie their hands on policy, group warns lawmakers

February 3, 2016, 12:07 EST

Cassidy wins Brockton primary, fields narrowed in Fitchburg, Peabody

February 3, 2016, 6:53 EST

Probers uncover record $13.7 million in welfare fraud

February 2, 2016, 19:46 EST

Social media reach offers insight into potential online gaming market

February 2, 2016, 15:14 EST

MBTA fare pass increases limited to once every two years, Pollack says

February 2, 2016, 7:03 EST

Commuter rail engine sent back to GE for repairs

February 1, 2016, 18:45 EST

Gun owners in Mass. seek law to prevent patchwork of local ordinances

February 1, 2016, 16:59 EST

Poll shows battle for second in N.H. heating up

February 1, 2016, 10:31 EST

Budget hearings will take lawmakers around Mass. in February

February 1, 2016, 9:07 EST

DeLeo dials up pro-charter commentary

February 1, 2016, 9:03 EST

Mass. pols, celebs heading north to stump for Clinton

January 29, 2016, 11:10 EST

Climate change package passes Mass. Senate

January 28, 2016, 18:35 EST

Baker details $1 billion economic development plan

January 28, 2016, 16:15 EST

Millionaire tax measure moves closer to 2018 ballot

January 28, 2016, 16:02 EST

Trump cheats Iowans by shunning debate, Cruz’s Bay State leader says

January 28, 2016, 15:38 EST

Boston-Wynn saga reaches end as Walsh, casino reach agreement

January 28, 2016, 9:36 EST

Health Equity office eyed in House vote

January 27, 2016, 18:59 EST

Speaker DeLeo backs charter school options for districts

January 27, 2016, 17:31 EST

Baker budget calls for 3.5% rise in state spending for 2017

January 27, 2016, 15:22 EST

Healey lashes out at biotech firm over ‘unfair’ drug prices

January 27, 2016, 15:04 EST

Dorchester Collegiate charter school faces closure

January 26, 2016, 21:07 EST

Baker previews fiscal strategy ahead of new budget plan

January 26, 2016, 20:59 EST

Southbridge schools placed in state receiver’s hands

January 26, 2016, 20:47 EST

Women committed for detox will no longer be sent to prison

January 26, 2016, 6:30 EST

Minimum wage ‘Fight for $15’ hits road block

January 25, 2016, 12:19 EST

Mass. Sen. Tarr throws his support to Kasich

January 22, 2016, 16:55 EST

Baker looking to bolster voc-tech schools in budget, jobs bill

January 22, 2016, 15:09 EST

Handheld device ban for drivers passes Mass. Senate

January 21, 2016, 21:05 EST

Ed secretary: Tax-raising amendment could damage economy, schools

January 21, 2016, 16:33 EST

Officials suggest major changes in store for Green Line project

January 21, 2016, 6:24 EST

Mass. senate to take up charter school reform

January 21, 2016, 6:21 EST

Sen. Joyce takes steps to make amends for dirty laundry

January 20, 2016, 15:12 EST

New state-fed working group will target illegal opioid suppliers

January 20, 2016, 10:59 EST

Mass. colleges attract new presidents from out of state

January 20, 2016, 6:22 EST

T’s late-night service backed at hearing over canceling it

January 19, 2016, 21:12 EST

Walsh focuses on education funding and access in city speech

January 19, 2016, 20:58 EST

Senator: Legal marijuana would create many challenges

January 19, 2016, 9:02 EST

Union: Logan workers seeking $15 an hour will risk arrest

January 18, 2016, 9:12 EST

Southbridge schools tagged as candidate for state control

January 15, 2016, 21:22 EST

Sale of shell-on lobster claws bound for Senate floor

January 15, 2016, 6:18 EST

Mass. drivers would have to put devices down under bill on Senate agenda

January 15, 2016, 6:15 EST

House Dems hold line on seven-day Rx limits

January 14, 2016, 6:33 EST

Pot legalization backers remind lawmakers clock is ticking

January 13, 2016, 18:09 EST

Mass. House gives opioid bill initial approval

January 13, 2016, 13:47 EST

Mass. crime and incarceration rates reflect decade-long national decline

January 13, 2016, 6:11 EST

T offers incentives to white-collar workers to cut deficit

January 12, 2016, 13:20 EST

Legislature urged to settle legality of fantasy sports betting

January 12, 2016, 8:34 EST

MBTA considers complete replacement of Green Line fleet

January 12, 2016, 6:24 EST

Obamacare, prescription drugs drive up costs, state insurers say

January 11, 2016, 17:30 EST

Baker cuts $50 million to start filling budget gap

January 8, 2016, 19:48 EST

State government waiting for the ax to fall

January 8, 2016, 6:20 EST

Walsh plans Jan. 19 State of the City

January 7, 2016, 16:51 EST

Warren defends Obama’s gun plan, urges voters to challenge candidates

January 7, 2016, 6:37 EST

Baker joins DeLeo, cabinet members at Boston hospital

January 6, 2016, 21:33 EST

Senate plans pair of special elections on May 10

January 6, 2016, 14:23 EST

Massachusetts suicide rate continues to climb

January 6, 2016, 9:14 EST

Baker may gauge budget hole’s depth with December revenue

January 5, 2016, 20:41 EST

Rail breaks disrupt commuters on heels of fare-hike news

January 5, 2016, 16:40 EST

Charter backers in Senate agree with Rosenberg’s bleak outlook

January 5, 2016, 14:47 EST

Baker to deliver State of State speech on Jan. 21

January 4, 2016, 7:45 EST

Hedlund wields gavel in his final Senate session

December 31, 2015, 16:22 EST

Lottery exploring options for fantasy sports and other online games

December 31, 2015, 6:18 EST

Pay equity, cell phone driving and records bills on deck in 2016

December 30, 2015, 6:00 EST

Trump plans rally next week in Lowell

December 29, 2015, 15:22 EST

Massachusetts home sales up 10 percent through November

December 29, 2015, 15:19 EST

Baker visits Haymarket RMV to highlight reduced wait times

December 29, 2015, 6:36 EST

Opioid abuse measure removes major elements sought by Baker

December 28, 2015, 19:18 EST

Baker joins Walsh to help Salvation Army meet $$$ goal

December 28, 2015, 6:56 EST

Hedlund resigns Senate seat ahead of Weymouth mayoral inauguration

December 24, 2015, 14:25 EST

DeLeo hopeful state won’t ‘completely abandon’ GLX project

December 23, 2015, 7:05 EST

Ballot group sees MCAS 2.0 as bid to ‘mollify our movement’

December 21, 2015, 11:56 EST

Walsh will defend red kettle championship for charity

December 21, 2015, 6:37 EST

Sanchez urges Latino pols to engage with all communities

December 21, 2015, 6:08 EST

Latinos urge lawmakers to help ‘undocumented immigrants’

December 18, 2015, 18:23 EST

Galvin sends seven ballot proposals to lawmakers

December 18, 2015, 17:58 EST

Declaration will salute immigrants, knock critics

December 18, 2015, 6:19 EST

Back from Paris, Boston enviro chief sees opportunities

December 18, 2015, 6:16 EST

Report breaks down health care cost trends in Massachusetts

December 17, 2015, 7:12 EST

Modest state revenue growth predicted for fiscal 2017

December 17, 2015, 6:24 EST

Gold Star Families honored at State House ceremony

December 16, 2015, 6:36 EST

Tax rate will go down next year for Bay State wage earners

December 15, 2015, 18:51 EST

Mass. on track to hit its debt ceiling for the first time

December 15, 2015, 14:12 EST

Bay State presidential primary ballot orders set

December 15, 2015, 13:43 EST

MBTA eyes shutdown of late-night service next year

December 14, 2015, 20:37 EST

Runaway Red Line train’s safe stop brings Baker’s praise

December 14, 2015, 13:26 EST

Mass. emergency rooms see sharp increase in behavioral health cases

December 11, 2015, 6:28 EST

Polito, council release report on domestic violence law implementation

December 10, 2015, 6:29 EST

MBTA ending GLX contracts, plans to find new project manager

December 10, 2015, 6:24 EST

Snow relief aid tied to January storm finally arrives

December 9, 2015, 16:37 EST

Father says texting ban not enough to stop distracted driving

December 9, 2015, 6:37 EST

M.I.T. research finds special needs students benefit from charter school education

December 8, 2015, 6:24 EST

Baker revives debate over local liquor license control

December 7, 2015, 18:02 EST

Baker praises Obama for addressing nation after California shootings

December 7, 2015, 17:26 EST

Petrucelli set to resign East Boston Senate seat

December 4, 2015, 15:18 EST

With publishers, Baker weighs in on guns, media and public records

December 4, 2015, 8:59 EST

UMass Foundation agrees to divest from coal companies

December 3, 2015, 13:42 EST

Baker: MBTA ‘far better prepared’ for whatever winter brings

December 3, 2015, 6:24 EST

All-electronic Mass. Pike toll-collecting cost savings shrink

December 2, 2015, 16:16 EST

Ticketing rules punish some fans, critics say

December 2, 2015, 13:25 EST

Mass. property taxes grow by largest amount in five years

December 2, 2015, 6:50 EST

Rosenberg questions endgame for ‘experimental’ charter schools

December 1, 2015, 6:21 EST

MBTA fiscal woes take center stage at State House

November 30, 2015, 21:07 EST

Rosenberg: Baker is doing ‘some really great stuff’

November 30, 2015, 6:33 EST

Fentanyl trafficking bill signed into law

November 25, 2015, 6:35 EST

Student loan relief sought by AG Healey

November 24, 2015, 18:34 EST

Boston crème closing in on another ‘official’ designation

November 24, 2015, 6:52 EST

Political ads banned by T amid protests of favoritism

November 23, 2015, 17:09 EST

Syrian refugee flow won’t be blocked, Baker says

November 23, 2015, 14:17 EST

T Official: uncollected fares costing MBTA “a lot of money”

November 23, 2015, 7:16 EST

Common Core opponents ‘anxious’ about meeting signature requirement

November 20, 2015, 7:05 EST

Healey outlines sports wagering regulations

November 19, 2015, 13:01 EST

Public-records reform bill passes Mass. House

November 18, 2015, 20:43 EST

Green Line project may need more bond money, Pollack says

November 18, 2015, 19:54 EST

Ed board backs MCAS 2.0 plan for new standardized tests

November 17, 2015, 15:44 EST

Baker rolls out first steps to reforming child welfare agency

November 17, 2015, 14:40 EST

Moulton: Rail link ‘far smarter’ than station expansion

November 17, 2015, 8:29 EST

House solar bill draws shade from industry

November 17, 2015, 6:42 EST

Ed board urged to take time before deciding student assessment course

November 17, 2015, 6:40 EST

Baker’s economic development plan designed to create ‘opportunities for all’

November 16, 2015, 6:58 EST

Students push in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants

November 13, 2015, 11:48 EST

Local plastic bans feted at State House

November 13, 2015, 8:45 EST

Med students, Baker discuss pain management

November 13, 2015, 6:45 EST

DraftKings a ‘skill’ to Baker while Healey terms it ‘gambling’

November 12, 2015, 22:01 EST

Mass. Muslims push agenda with first ‘Day on the Hill’

November 12, 2015, 16:34 EST

MCAS 2.0 called for by Bay State ed chief Chester

November 12, 2015, 14:01 EST

Faith leaders outline energy reform goals

November 12, 2015, 6:49 EST

Senator says time not right for added flexibility of bar hours

November 12, 2015, 6:41 EST

Gas pipeline in rural Sandisfield draws strong opposition at hearing

November 11, 2015, 7:03 EST

As workers rally, Labor panel passes $15 wage minimum

November 11, 2015, 6:00 EST

Regional, national opioid responses discussed at Boston forum

November 10, 2015, 6:50 EST

Partnership between The Ride and Uber coming for paratransit passengers

November 10, 2015, 6:42 EST

Rockwell painting delivers windfall for Gardner schools

November 9, 2015, 7:21 EST

Baker questions Obama step toward marine monuments

November 5, 2015, 17:38 EST

Special elections may be held to fill new House, Senate vacancies

November 4, 2015, 16:46 EST

Senate re-homing bill targets ‘black market’ for children

November 4, 2015, 14:06 EST

Mass. K-12 budgets squeezed by insurance, SPED costs

November 3, 2015, 6:13 EST

Lottery steps toward entering fantasy sports market

November 2, 2015, 19:22 EST

T buses cost twice as much to maintain as Chicago’s, data show

November 2, 2015, 18:55 EST

Opioid crisis confounds efforts to rein in deadly results

November 2, 2015, 18:46 EST

Baker signs spending bill with $27.8 million to fight opioid epidemic

November 2, 2015, 18:33 EST

Bay State lawmakers call for dropping federal PARCC test

October 30, 2015, 17:14 EST

Treasury officials discuss state debt, rating agency concerns

October 30, 2015, 6:16 EST

Crosby: Commission to focus on ‘key issues’ raised by fantasy sports

October 29, 2015, 6:14 EST

Charter school legislative course may circle until January

October 28, 2015, 18:19 EST

Carbon tax plan calls for broad redistribution of $$$

October 28, 2015, 6:06 EST

Baker, Walsh urge swift action on opioid bill

October 28, 2015, 6:03 EST

Charter school campaign claims to have surpassed signature threshold

October 27, 2015, 12:50 EST

CLT questions claims made by backers of higher tax on millionaires

October 27, 2015, 5:56 EST

Mass. policymaking, national politics on July 2016 collision course

October 26, 2015, 7:16 EST

State launches comment period on draft food system plan

October 26, 2015, 6:23 EST

Baker: Pilgrim shut down a balance between safety and power needs

October 23, 2015, 6:53 EST

Pilgrim nuclear power plant should close now, activists say

October 22, 2015, 17:19 EST

State replacing faulty nuts in Big Dig tunnel system

October 22, 2015, 6:54 EST

Mass. officials inching closer to fantasy sports regulation

October 22, 2015, 6:43 EST

Critics argue estate tax hits more than just the wealthy

October 21, 2015, 6:13 EST

Liquor stores oppose bill allowing them to open on Thanksgiving

October 21, 2015, 6:07 EST

As Healey reviews fantasy sports sites, DraftKings hires Coakley

October 20, 2015, 11:37 EST

National popular vote compact questioned five years later

October 20, 2015, 6:15 EST

DeLeo, Rosenberg concerned over commitment measure in opioid bill

October 20, 2015, 6:06 EST

Ed commissioner floats standardized testing compromise

October 20, 2015, 5:57 EST

Baker: Charter debate boils down to disruption, control, funding

October 16, 2015, 6:23 EST

Baker: ‘No one elected me to worry about presidential politics’

October 16, 2015, 6:18 EST

Keeping MCAS, but upping math standard seen as alternative

October 14, 2015, 15:59 EST

Lawmakers pitched from both sides of charter school debate

October 14, 2015, 6:48 EST

Pilgrim power plant closing plan heats up state’s energy debate

October 13, 2015, 18:30 EST

DeLeo: Mass. should get ‘fair share’ from fantasy sports sites

October 12, 2015, 8:37 EST

Baker outlines charter school plans at Mattapan school

October 9, 2015, 6:25 EST

Immigrant students stage sit-in at Lowell senator’s office

October 9, 2015, 6:20 EST

Long-term unemployed looking for hiring protections

October 8, 2015, 6:38 EST

In shift, Goldberg now in talks about lottery fantasy sports venture

October 7, 2015, 6:27 EST

Rosenberg supporting Clinton, says his district is with Sanders

October 6, 2015, 16:37 EST

Bay State pols offer mixed views on situation in Syria

October 6, 2015, 11:19 EST

White House withdraws Scott’s nomination to NTSB board

October 6, 2015, 6:28 EST

On transgender bill, Baker reiterates opposition to discrimination

October 6, 2015, 6:06 EST

Senate reaches compromise on partial-fill prescriptions

October 2, 2015, 6:23 EST

Key house chair challenges MBTA’s portrayal of growing deficits

October 1, 2015, 6:53 EST

Markey wants smoking age raised to 21

October 1, 2015, 6:47 EST

Lawmakers inundated with testimony on state’s energy mix

September 30, 2015, 6:28 EST

Opposed at hearing, tobacco tax cut could reach 2016 ballot

September 30, 2015, 6:03 EST

Craft brewers, distributors at odds over proposed contract rules

September 29, 2015, 16:38 EST

MGH settles drug diversion case for $2.3 million

September 29, 2015, 6:56 EST

Baker okay with screening students for substance abuse

September 28, 2015, 6:24 EST

Senate okays repeal of license suspension law for drug offenders

September 25, 2015, 6:44 EST

Top T official bullish on winter preparations

September 24, 2015, 6:21 EST

Four lawmakers in position to compete for mayoral posts in November

September 23, 2015, 13:35 EST

At rally, union workers resist MBTA privatization

September 23, 2015, 13:17 EST

Lawmakers coalescing behind push to label genetically modified foods

September 23, 2015, 6:51 EST

Lottery monitoring Draft Kings, but not feeling any impact

September 23, 2015, 6:23 EST

Baker to speak at charter campaign event in State House

September 22, 2015, 9:35 EST

DeLeo: Student drug talks raise constitutional issues

September 22, 2015, 6:24 EST

Scores suggest state MCAS exams are less accurate than federal PARCC tests

September 21, 2015, 19:25 EST

Meehan sees UMass law accreditation ‘within the next year’

September 21, 2015, 12:07 EST

On happy hour, Baker okay with being a “fuddy-duddy”

September 18, 2015, 14:07 EST

Baker: Privatized MBA bus routes not a done deal

September 17, 2015, 15:24 EST

Baker, DeLeo help welcome Medal of Honor recipients

September 17, 2015, 6:03 EST

Trustee: Lawmakers need to ‘see what they’ve got’ at UMass

September 16, 2015, 17:55 EST

Boston’s top cop airs concerns about ride companies

September 16, 2015, 7:43 EST

Teachers union rips charter school proposal

September 15, 2015, 12:31 EST

MBTA working to curb absenteeism and staff up

September 15, 2015, 6:33 EST

Mossaides named state’s new Child Advocate

September 13, 2015, 20:39 EST

Mass. reps unanimous in support of Iran deal

September 11, 2015, 19:26 EST

Baker, energy exec tangle over hydropower bill

September 11, 2015, 6:22 EST

Baker hears rail link pitches from Dukakis, Weld

September 10, 2015, 6:27 EST

On heels of tuition hike, Meehan agrees to pay faculty pay raises

September 9, 2015, 15:27 EST

Meehan mum about UMass committee’s closed session

September 9, 2015, 14:02 EST

Polito: Involvement in GOP prez sweepstakes not a priority

September 9, 2015, 6:40 EST

Baker to locals: Press ahead with solar projects

September 9, 2015, 6:32 EST

Probe of DCF case spurs call for more changes to protect children

September 8, 2015, 6:50 EST

Mass. on track for income tax cut on New Year’s Day

September 4, 2015, 13:37 EST

UMass agrees to pay faculty, staff retroactive wages

September 4, 2015, 6:31 EST

Activists press Baker on Pilgrim problems

September 4, 2015, 6:26 EST

Chinese railcar company putting down roots in Springfield

September 4, 2015, 6:18 EST

Warren ‘open’ to marijuana legalization, coy on VP

September 3, 2015, 9:22 EST

Medical schools leaders commit to pain management teaching

September 3, 2015, 6:06 EST

NRC pledges more oversight, cites weakness at Plymouth nuclear plant

September 3, 2015, 5:58 EST

UMass might create School of Public Policy at Amherst campus

September 2, 2015, 9:21 EST

Mass. health care cost growth exceeds benchmark under 2012 law

September 2, 2015, 6:51 EST

Cost of bringing MBTA into ‘good repair’ climbs to $7.3b

September 1, 2015, 6:18 EST

McKeon: Staties exploring expanded use of plate readers

August 31, 2015, 6:52 EST

Baker reaffirms goal of expanding school choice

August 28, 2015, 20:33 EST

Baker backs Brady as battle with NFL continues

August 28, 2015, 20:26 EST

Somerville Mayor Curtatone tells Aldermen GLX ‘will be built’

August 28, 2015, 14:29 EST

New England governors to focus on energy at annual conference

August 28, 2015, 8:29 EST

Recent Massachusetts graduates tie for top ACT scores

August 28, 2015, 7:31 EST

Capuano offers conditional support of Iran deal

August 27, 2015, 12:02 EST

Health insurance rates to spike for 300,000 in Mass. merged market

August 27, 2015, 7:51 EST

Common Core opponents distribute video of Baker comments

August 26, 2015, 15:33 EST

Boston launches neighborhood walks against violence

August 26, 2015, 8:02 EST

Warren not talking about 2018 re-elect

August 25, 2015, 8:08 EST

Troubles with Green Line expansion start at cost

August 25, 2015, 8:03 EST

Healey endorses, will canvass for, Clinton

August 24, 2015, 7:45 EST

MBTA turning to private companies to increase service

August 21, 2015, 8:02 EST

Rosenberg, Baker ask UMass to reconsider tuition hike

August 21, 2015, 7:57 EST

Farmers: Animal welfare ballot initiative would mean higher prices

August 20, 2015, 8:22 EST

Baker, Congressional delegation write to NOAA to fund fish monitors

August 20, 2015, 8:15 EST

Olympics boosters refute Brattle Group analysis

August 19, 2015, 7:52 EST

Mid-August Mass. gas prices lowest in a decade

August 19, 2015, 7:46 EST

Brattle Group report details “risk” in nixed Olympic bid

August 18, 2015, 12:07 EST

Baker defers to local leaders in veto threat over immigration bills

August 18, 2015, 8:51 EST

Attorney General Healey pushes for new fentanyl trafficking crime

August 17, 2015, 16:03 EST

Plainridge Park Casino posts $18.1m in July

August 17, 2015, 11:48 EST

Baker appoints labor pick to MassDOT board

August 17, 2015, 8:28 EST

Carlin takes over as state public safety commissioner

August 14, 2015, 21:03 EST

Mass. GOP lawmakers looking beyond Trump in wide open presidential field

August 14, 2015, 20:54 EST

A single standard for Uber, taxis?

August 14, 2015, 7:53 EST

Baker slams federal fishing mandate

August 14, 2015, 7:48 EST

Federal judge hears arguments in Vineyard tribal gaming case

August 13, 2015, 7:55 EST

Tsongas becomes latest Mass. Democrat to back Iran deal

August 13, 2015, 7:22 EST

Rob Manning, Meehan ally, returns to UMass Board

August 12, 2015, 8:06 EST

Baker leads group in ice bucket challenge

August 10, 2015, 18:12 EST

Baker order aims to propel economies of 78 coastal communities

August 10, 2015, 13:06 EST

Mass. summer: Obamas visit Vineyard; lawmakers take ice bucket challenge

August 7, 2015, 17:19 EST

Raimondo touts Rhode Island on swing through Boston

August 7, 2015, 8:54 EST

Baker: Sanctuary city status best left to locals

August 7, 2015, 8:41 EST

Baker signs tax holiday bill

August 6, 2015, 14:16 EST

Gov.’s Councilor Jubinville supports decriminalizing heroin

August 5, 2015, 19:32 EST

Constitutional Amendment proposed for Mass millionaire tax

August 5, 2015, 6:16 EST

Common Core opponents make ballot campaign official

August 5, 2015, 6:06 EST

Bobby Jindal in spat with Somerville

August 4, 2015, 15:51 EST

New wave of charter school applications

August 4, 2015, 15:45 EST

Uber users protest Braintree ordinance

August 4, 2015, 15:39 EST

Sheriff to discuss lax immigration enforcement

August 3, 2015, 19:06 EST

JoeK3 gets political

August 3, 2015, 19:01 EST

Watertown Officers awarded congressional medals of bravery

August 2, 2015, 17:18 EST

Warren, Markey reserve judgement on Scott’s NTSB nomination

August 2, 2015, 17:08 EST

Obama nominates Inga Bernstein, former HLS diversity activist, to federal bench

August 1, 2015, 14:46 EST

Mass GOP hopes to crack Dem supermajority on Beacon Hill

July 31, 2015, 14:42 EST

Agency: Sustain Baker veto to preserve pension system reform

July 30, 2015, 15:23 EST

Tax holidays approved, money back in state budget

July 30, 2015, 15:18 EST

Gov. “will figure out what to do” after vetoes

July 29, 2015, 20:23 EST

State purchases conservation areas in So. Eastern Mass

July 28, 2015, 16:51 EST

Mass home sales highest in 10 years

July 28, 2015, 16:40 EST

Moloney may be first woman to lead UMass Lowell

July 28, 2015, 8:49 EST

Boston Olympic bid ends abruptly

July 28, 2015, 8:40 EST

Mass. gas prices dip

July 27, 2015, 17:59 EST

New Bedford Mayor “will not wallow in self pity”

July 24, 2015, 16:07 EST

Baker rebuffs pressure from USOC

July 24, 2015, 15:39 EST

AG warns of over-saturating casino market

July 24, 2015, 7:20 EST

Kafker sworn in as Appeals Ct Chief Justice

July 24, 2015, 7:12 EST

Boston 2024 to buy insurance for summer games

July 23, 2015, 12:01 EST

New Bedford group abandons casino proposal

July 23, 2015, 8:19 EST

City Council tables Boston 2024 subpoena bid

July 23, 2015, 8:11 EST

Baker takes leadership role for Repub Govs

July 23, 2015, 8:06 EST

Budget cuts and tuition hike for UMass

July 23, 2015, 8:00 EST

Tax holiday knocked as “gimmick”

July 22, 2015, 8:23 EST

Mass lawmakers press for patient confidentiality

July 22, 2015, 8:03 EST

Boston lawmakers seek to regulate Uber, Lyft

July 21, 2015, 8:30 EST

Baker trims $162 million from budget

July 20, 2015, 8:35 EST

Mass. unemployment holds at 4.6 percent

July 17, 2015, 8:13 EST

Baker sees MBTA privatization as “prove-it moment”

July 17, 2015, 8:07 EST

Coalition files language for olympics ballot question

July 17, 2015, 8:03 EST

Rep: Stories could change minds on immigrant tuition bill

July 16, 2015, 11:39 EST

Bill aims to keep kids in backseat, for safety

July 16, 2015, 7:41 EST

Bill to set Aug. 15-16 as sales tax holiday

July 16, 2015, 7:31 EST

Stadium plan raises questions about money compensation for MBTA

July 15, 2015, 8:17 EST

Mass. auto repair shops, insurers in battle over rates

July 15, 2015, 8:11 EST

Stats, expectations fueling decision on sales tax holiday

July 14, 2015, 7:19 EST

DeLeo: MBTA reform bill, not in cards before summer recess

July 14, 2015, 7:18 EST

Baker to introduce Appeals Court justice nominee at hearing

July 13, 2015, 13:11 EST

Greece reaches deal with creditors, avoids euro exit

July 13, 2015, 12:09 EST

Marathon hero guardsman awed, honored to receive top medal

July 10, 2015, 9:23 EST

Bostonians remain skeptical of Olympic bid

July 10, 2015, 9:20 EST

$38.1 billion budget accord easily clears both branches

July 9, 2015, 14:02 EST

Cambridge companies to conduct experiments on Space Station Lab

July 9, 2015, 13:54 EST

Ballot question in works for 2016 to ‘end Common Core’

July 9, 2015, 11:58 EST

Governor favors scrapping biz tax to pay for EITC expansion

July 9, 2015, 11:40 EST

Tax changes, MBTA Control Board featured in budget accord

July 8, 2015, 12:29 EST

Baker: PARCC decision sits with ED board, not Chester

July 8, 2015, 12:26 EST

Governor Baker ‘anxious’ for results as state budget talks drag on

July 7, 2015, 13:29 EST

Newton Board of Aldermen has a new name

July 7, 2015, 5:00 EST

Experts say Mass. economy expanding at best rate since last 1990s

July 6, 2015, 5:00 EST

Ex-U.S. Secret Service official named Mass. Homeland Security advisor

July 6, 2015, 5:00 EST

Obamacare program forces money shift among Massachusetts insurers

July 6, 2015, 5:00 EST

Baker changes tune of timing of Olympic vote

July 3, 2015, 1:00 EST

State budget deal ‘close;’ House leaders say no vote yet

July 3, 2015, 1:00 EST