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Wait times at Registry of Motor Vehicles offices across the state are coming down. State officials say 74 percent of customers were served in under half an hour in 2015. That's compared to 2014 when fewer customers _ about 59 percent _ were serviced during that same 30-minute window...

BOSTON (AP) _ Gov. Charlie Baker is condemning Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump's call for a ``total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States.'' Baker, also a Republican, reacted on Monday after being shown a transcript of Trump's statement...

BOSTON (AP) _ Gov. Charlie Baker says Massachusetts isn't getting out of the business of supporting refugee resettlement. Baker told reporters Monday that providing help to refugees is something ``we've been doing forever and we're going to continue to collaborate and cooperate with the federal government on that...

Gov. Charlie Baker has declined to sign a letter from other Republican governors asking President Barack Obama to suspend efforts to resettle Syrian refugees in the U.S. A spokeswoman for Baker said Friday the governor believes Massachusetts ``has a role in welcoming refugees...

The State Legislature is on holiday break while Governor Charlie Baker's opioid bill hangs in the balance. The governor has proposed limiting new opioid prescriptions to a three-day supply, while holding addicts in a hospital setting for three days for evaluation...

Congressman William Keating doesn't see Governor Charlie Baker's announcement on Syrian refugees as extreme as others might. In the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris, Governor Baker stated today the safety and security of the people of Massachusetts are his first priority and he would have to know a lot more about the federal government's refugee vetting process before allowing them into the

Governor Charlie Baker this week rolled out proposed legislation that looks to curb opioid abuse and treat those addicted to opioids. The legislation seeks to allow doctors to retain and evaluate addicts for three days and recommend long-term treatment, while limiting new opioid prescriptions to a three day supply...

WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) _ The Massachusetts State Police officially have a new leader. Richard McKeon was sworn in Thursday by Gov. Charlie Baker as colonel and superintendent of the state police. The ceremony was at Mechanics Hall in Worcester...

With the growing discussion about the use of body cameras by police departments across the country, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has indicated his support to provide state funding for a pilot program.

Governor Charlie Baker told Southcoast business leaders on Thursday, his administration is committed to improving the economic climate across the Commonwealth. Speaking at the Chamber's annual Legislative Luncheon at the Hawthorn Country Club in Dartmouth, Baker said comparing the Boston economy to other parts of the state is like night and day...