Mass. Senator Brian Joyce Subject Of FBI And IRS Investigations

The FBI and the IRS are conducting an investigation into Massachusetts state Sen. Brian Joyce.

A spokeswoman for the FBI confirmed Wednesday that both agencies are conducting what she described as ``court authorized activity in connection with an ongoing federal investigation.''

The spokeswoman declined further comment, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation.

A spokeswoman for the Milton Democrat did not immediately return phone calls.

In January, Joyce agreed to pay nearly $5,000 for using campaign funds to pay for his son's 2014 high school graduation party.

Republican Gov. Charlie Baker has also called on the State Ethics Commission to investigate an arrangement that let Joyce receive free dry cleaning from a local shop for more than a decade.

Joyce's district includes several communities including Braintree, Milton and Randolph.  (Associated Press)