Governor Baker

Governor Baker is directing more than $200 million for transportation projects in Southeastern Massachusetts over the next five years, and State Senator Mark Montigny couldn't be more pleased. The New Bedford Democrat admits though, he was getting anxious while waiting for the Governor to unveil the plan...

A new state law could jump start stalled solar energy projects in Massachusetts. The measure given final approval by lawmakers last week and signed today by Republican Governor Charlie Baker raises caps on the state's net metering program...

Authorities in Massachusetts are increasing security measures after explosions killed dozens at an airport and subway station in Brussels. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority said Tuesday that staff will be ``stepping up their vigilance and visibility'' with transit police posted at stations and platforms...

Several environmental groups are pushing for clean energy uses at what used to be one of the region's dirtiest power plants. The Brayton Point Power Station in Somerset is scheduled to shut down next year. A recent study suggests the plant be re-powered with natural gas, but environmental groups like the coalition for Clean Air South Coast argue, there's plenty of natural gas in the region already

Thanks to a quarter of a million dollar grant from the Federal Government, the Bristol County Sheriff's Department will be reaching out for the first time to prisoners awaiting trail with warnings about the opioid crisis. Sheriff Tom Hodgson says the program will include intervention, counseling, and information about help on the outside...

(Associated Press) - Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker says he's opposed to allowing more Syrian refugees into Massachusetts in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks in Paris. The Republican said Monday 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 t