The Barry Richard Show

Massachusetts Senate votes 36-4 to repeal Learnfare, a 1995 TAFDC welfare reform policy reducing public financial assistance for low-income families whose children have excessive school absences.

Original "Survivor" winner Richard Hatch claims CBS lied about inviting all past winners to the Season 50 finale, sparking outrage from fans who miss the reality show's competitive edge.

Massachusetts gun laws face a historic reality check: How modern LTC rules and black powder musket regulations would have completely altered the American Revolution.

Massachusetts health insurance premiums may spike 12.9%. Bay State residents face double-digit health insurance rate hikes amid high monthly bill costs.

Rhode Island lawmakers propose the Healthy Kids Act, requiring restaurants to offer nutritious kids' meals and healthy default drinks to fight childhood obesity.

New data shows Massachusetts residents face the nation's third-highest cost of living, paying a median of $2,668 monthly on household bills.

Massachusetts ratepayers almost got answers about their soaring utility costs. Instead, the State Senate killed the transparency probe using an unrecorded standing vote.

A proposal to stop public food aid from being spent on soft drinks and sweets fell flat on Beacon Hill. Only four Republican senators voted in favor of the restriction.

Italy's Amerigo Vespucci joins Sail Boston 2026. See the world's most beautiful historic training ship dock in Massachusetts this July for the epic America 250 tall ships celebration.

A Maine school accidentally served baked dirt for dessert. Medomak Valley High School officials confirm a science experiment potting soil mix-up occurred during a community supper.