State House News Service

The bill would ban hand-held cell phone use while driving.

The Mass House voted to ban the sale of flavored vaping and tobacco products – including mint and menthol cigarettes – and to impose an excise tax on e-cigs.

Massachusetts is one of only eight states without a statute criminalizing coercion of suicide, a gap lawmakers hope to close in the wake of high-profile cases.

Worcester Congressman James McGovern on Thursday introduced the rules that will govern the U.S. House's impeachment inquiry.

The legislation would also ban menthol and mint-flavored cigarettes, which advocates argue would be a critical component if legislation is to be successful.

'Zombie properties' are vacant properties that aren't being developed, because their owners are tied up in land court or the ownership is otherwise unclear.

Local officials and a developer pitched lawmakers Tuesday on a bill that would pave the way for a planned horse track and gambling facility in Wareham.

Officials say the legislation will drive down costs for consumers.

Gov. Charlie Baker would rather talk about storm recovery, or almost anything else, than answer a steady stream of questions about the upcoming 2020 elections.

The state health department has reported 10 new cases of vaping-related illness as health officials remain unable to pinpoint the exact cause of the outbreak.