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There are currently no laws on the books in Massachusetts prohibiting the use of an EBT card to purchase marijuana products, medicinal or commercial. 54 percent of Massachusetts residents endorsed an initiative petition last Fall that legalizes the use, possession and even farming of limited amounts of marijuana...

It appears the South Coast Rail project may be, as former Mayor Scott Long tells me, "dead as a doornail," yet not everyone seems willing to accept that prognosis. Several years ago the Massachusetts Legislature voted to authorize the former Patrick Administration to bond for the rail project, it did not.  S...

Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick is urging Harvard graduates to listen to, and act on, the ``unrest'' in their hearts as they head into the world. Patrick, an alumnus of Harvard and Harvard Law School, said during his commencement speech Thursday that the world is depending on the graduates for big ideas to tackle problems such as social inequity and climate change...

Life is full of surprises, so you need to be ready for what life pitches to you. Take for instance, the opening day honorary pitch by Patriots hero Tom Brady. When you see his imperfect throw veer off, then down, a guy dressed in a suit, standing behind Big Papi, jumps out of the way for fear of catching it himself...

Former Gov. Deval Patrick has decided to pass on a paid consultant job promoting the city's Olympic bid overseas. Patrick said Thursday that he's planning to take a full-time position soon and will forgo all outside consulting pay, including for Boston 2024...

The group spearheading Boston's bid for the 2024 Olympics has disclosed a list of salaries for top its top executives and consultants, including former Gov. Deval Patrick, who will earn $7,500 per day when he travels on behalf of the organization...

Republican Gov. Charlie Baker says when it comes to Boston's bid for the 2024 Olympics, he's more concerned about the product than the people. Baker was asked Monday about the decision by Boston 2024, the nonprofit organization leading the effort to bring the games to Massachusetts, to tap his Democratic predecessor, ex-Gov...

Gov. Charlie Baker is clarifying the status of acting Bristol District Attorney Thomas Quinn, whose office is prosecuting the murder trial of former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez.

Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has signed on to be a visiting fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The school announced on Tuesday that Patrick, who left office last week after two terms, will participate in MIT's Innovation Initiative...

Gov. Charlie Baker has ordered the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to immediately release $100 million in transportation funds for cities and towns. The action on Thursday reverses a decision by his predecessor, former Gov...