Environmentalists troubled by Trump policies
Alarmed by President-elect Donald Trump's emerging environmental policies, environmentalists in Massachusetts say it will be more important than ever for states to lead on issues.
View ArticleMarijuana’s legal in Massachusetts, so now what?
Voters in Massachusetts have legalized marijuana, but it will likely be more than a year before the first pot shops open in the state.In the meantime, there’s a long to-do list for lawmakers and...
View ArticleState minimum wage increasing to $11 in new year
When the Massachusetts minimum wage increases to $11 per hour on Jan. 1, it will be among the highest in the nation, but that won't last long.
View ArticleSurprised Rep celebrates nativity scene set up inside State House
Rep. Jim Lyons got a Christmas surprise last week, in the form of a green light to host a nativity scene display in the State House.Actually, the Andover Republican was surprised twice -- first, in...
View ArticleSurprised Rep celebrates nativity scene set up inside State House
How do you feel about having a nativity scene at the State House? Weigh in on our poll below.
View ArticleLooking back at 2016 in Massachusetts
While a months-long drought left swaths of Massachusetts parched during much of 2016, a flood of important events and milestones cascaded through the Bay State throughout the year.
View ArticleEmployers warn $15 minimum wage would be costly
Raising the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour would increase costs for about 70 percent of Massachusetts businesses, forcing some to hold off on hiring or consider moving elsewhere, two surveys...
View ArticlePot law, opioids and the economy will be Baker's focus in State of the...
Though Gov. Charlie Baker won't give his annual State of the Commonwealth address until Jan. 24, he gave reporters a sneak peak at some of its themes Wednesday.The governor has been tight-lipped about...
View ArticleMassachusetts eyes lofty electric car goal
Over the next eight years, Massachusetts energy officials hope to see the number of electric vehicles on Bay State roads swell from 8,000 to 300,000, a goal that is supported by various programs and...
View ArticleHealth officials continue warnings about Zika
Going on a tropical getaway this winter? As vacationers prepare to flock to Caribbean beaches to escape the Massachusetts winter, state health officials are reminding them to be vigilant of the Zika...
View ArticleSTATE HOUSE NEWS: Gov. Baker agrees to first wave of bills from lame duck...
Gov. Baker signed 21 bills into law at the end of last week, making a dent in the more than 100 pieces of legislation lawmakers sent his way in the hectic, final days of the 2015-2016 legislative...
View ArticleMEMA ADVISORY: Drought conditions improve, but rainfall deficit continues...
Monitoring of water resources continues, indoor water conservation necessary
View ArticleSTATE HOUSE NEWS: Pot plant limit could be trimmed by legislature
Massachusetts cannabis cultivators, recently legitimized by the legalization of marijuana, could soon find themselves having to cut back on the size of their home grow operations.The Legislature --...
View ArticleObama says "Yes We Did," Massachusetts reacts
President Barack Obama gave a farewell address 10 days before his final day in office on Jan. 10, 2017. Obama's speech touched on his accomplishments, looking toward the future and thanking those who...
View ArticleWinter rain and snow slowly chipping away at drought conditions
Boston has seen almost two inches of rainfall this month and about eight inches of snow and the Worcester hills have seen almost as much of both. Despite the precipitation, a drought persists like the...
View ArticleOnline lottery proponents renew their push
If lawmakers pass a plan backed by State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg, the Massachusetts State Lottery could be coming to phones and computers across the Commonwealth. Would you like a chance to play the...
View ArticleBikers, water officials clash over trails
Mountain bikers and water officials are currently at odds over access to off-road trails in Massachusetts Water Resources Authority watershed areas.
View ArticleLaw gives employers flexibility on pot policies
While the legal status of marijuana has changed significantly in Massachusetts, employers' rules and policies regarding the drug are largely unaffected.
View ArticleAG will fight Eversource on 7 percent rate hike
BOSTON – Attorney General Maura Healey said she will oppose Eversource electric company’s request to increase its customers’ rates by $96 million."As a regulated public utility, Eversource is required...
View ArticleMilton signs community compact with state
The compact includes a $10,000 grant which the town will use for a vehicle maintenance program.
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