Mass. Auditor Suzanne Bump sees inaugural boycott as 'empty gesture'
The decision of some Democratic members of Congress -- including U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark -- to boycott President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration has prompted criticism from both sides of the aisle...
View ArticleOutpatient surgery options expanding under new regs
More patients in Massachusetts could soon have surgery outside of traditional hospitals.
View ArticleSTATE HOUSE NEWS: Freshman Reps may cast first votes on pay raises
New House lawmakers sworn in earlier this month to represent tens of thousands of residents apiece in districts across the state, are likely to take their first recorded votes Wednesday on legislation...
View ArticleSanctuary cities blast Trump's immigration actions
Cambridge, Boston, Somerville and other “sanctuary cities” found themselves in President Donald Trump's crosshairs Wednesday.
View ArticleSen. Ken Donnelly and Rep. Dan Donahue to lead push for $15 minimum wage bill
STATE HOUSE, BOSTON: While lawmakers quickly turned attention this session to their own paychecks, advocates are hoping to build momentum behind a bill that would hike the minimum wage to $15,...
View ArticleAssisted suicide bill introduced in Mass.
Five years after voters defeated a ballot question that would have allowed physician-assisted suicide in Massachusetts, the issue of end-of-life care is getting renewed attention.
View ArticleTrump travel ban sparks backlash in Massachusetts
STATE HOUSE, BOSTON: President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration and refugees swiftly met opposition in Massachusetts, where over the weekend a federal court issued a temporary restraining...
View ArticleGov. Baker urges pay raise opponents to call lawmakers
STATE HOUSE, BOSTON: People opposed to the pay raise bill vetoed on Friday should "make their voices heard" as the House and Senate prepare for override votes this week, Gov. Charlie Baker said...
View ArticleDriscoll files bill for Blue Hills study
State Rep. William Driscoll Jr., D-Milton, has filed a bill seeking a study on the health of the forests in the Blue Hills Reservation.
View ArticleNew state lawmaker seeks study on health of Blue Hills forests
State Rep. William Driscoll Jr., D-Milton, has filed a bill seeking a study on the health of the forests in the Blue Hills Reservation.
View ArticleOil delivery spot checks underway
Home heating oil customers, in all but a handful of cases, can rest easy about getting the amount of fuel they pay for, according to information from spot-checks state regulators perform.
View ArticleGOP lawmakers must decide whether to accept raise they rejected
STATE HOUSE, BOSTON: The choice for Republicans seemed to be an easy one. All 41 House and Senate members of the Grand Old Party voted against pay raises for themselves, their governor and other...
View ArticleSee how many of your neighbors earn $1 million or more a year
The number of Massachusetts residents earning $1 million or more doubled between 2004 and 2014.
View ArticleLawmakers expect to tackle millionaires tax this year
Later this year, a proposed surtax on million-dollar incomes is expected to pass the final hurdle standing between it and a spot on the 2018 state ballot, potentially raising taxes on more than 15,000...
View ArticleBad blood on governor's council boils over with rushed judicial appointment
BOSTON -- Animosity between members of the Governor's Council erupted into "chaos" and shouting on Wednesday as the elected panel that vets judicial nominees confirmed Methuen attorney Salim Rodriguez...
View ArticleChelsea, Lawrence sue Trump over immigration law enforcement
BOSTON, FEB. 9, 2017.....The cities of Lawrence and Chelsea are suing President Donald Trump over an executive order that would stop cities from receiving federal funds if they do not comply with...
View ArticleState will test ability to prepare MBTA, roads ready for Friday
Thursday's snowstorm marks the first major test of new winter preparedness measures at the MBTA, and the state's transportation secretary said the agency is prepared "to perform as well as it can.""We...
View ArticleGun tax, large weapons ban included in new bill
A new proposal on Beacon Hill would increase taxes on gun sales, ban .50 caliber weapons, restrict personal sales and enact additional regulations on firearms and ammunition.
View ArticleConstruction pros benefiting from mild winter
Thursday's nor'easter notwithstanding, conditions this winter have been welcome news for the construction industry in Massachusetts.
View ArticlePartnership gives towns millions in energy grants
A quest for energy efficiency is unfolding in town halls and the Statehouse alike.
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