Park Honoring Martin Richard OpensPark Honoring Martin Richard OpensMartin Richard was one of three people killed when two bombs exploded at the finish line in 2013.Associated PressAssociated Press
Could a Coffee Joint Be Coming Here? [PHIL-OSOPHY]Could a Coffee Joint Be Coming Here? [PHIL-OSOPHY]Where can you smoke pot? Some think it may soon be in local cannabis coffee shops.Phil PaleologosPhil Paleologos
Vineyard Wind Contracts OkayedVineyard Wind Contracts OkayedThe DPU’s Order approved the selection and found that these contracts are cost-effective as well as in the public interest.Jim PhillipsJim Phillips
More Debate On Conversion TherapyMore Debate On Conversion TherapySenator Montigny's bill would ban conversion therapy and require doctors, teachers, and other "mandated reporters" to report cases to the Department of Children and Families.State House News ServiceState House News Service
Baker Wants Ban on Hand-Held Cellphone Baker Wants Ban on Hand-Held Cellphone Baker said he thought lawmakers were close to sending him a bill last sessionState House News ServiceState House News Service
Lawmakers Told More Affordable Housing NeededLawmakers Told More Affordable Housing NeededHousing Authority directors told lawmakers, there are 160,000 people on waiting lists for affordable housing. State House News ServiceState House News Service
Smoking DebateSmoking DebateAdvocates urge more spending on education and prevention.Associated PressAssociated Press
Taxing Opioid Medication SalesTaxing Opioid Medication SalesIf approved, the tax could generate up to $14 million for treatment programs. Associated PressAssociated Press
Sports Betting BillSports Betting BillBaker said he modeled his proposal on New Jersey, where sports betting became legal last June.State House News ServiceState House News Service
More Raises on Beacon HillMore Raises on Beacon HillGov. Charlie Baker certified a raise of 5.93 percent for 200 lawmakers beginning for the 2019 and 2020 session.State House News ServiceState House News Service