happy hour

Governor Maura Healey aims to make extended 3 a.m. Massachusetts bar hours permanent and bring back happy hour drink specials to boost state nightlife vibrancy.

Governor Maura Healey supports reviving Massachusetts happy hour laws to boost nightlife vibrancy and stop the young adult exodus, sparking a fierce debate over the state's 1984 drink ban.

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker threatened to veto legislation that would revive Happy Hour discounted drinks.

The Massachusetts Legislature is considering bringing back the ability for bars and restaurants to offer special pricing incentives on alcoholic beverages.

There's a push in the Massachusetts legislature for a return of 'Happy Hour,' and local bar staff, owners and patrons say they would welcome it.

A new poll shows strong support for the resumption of the so-called 'happy hour' promotion in Massachusetts bars and restaurants after a 37-year absence.

BOSTON (AP) _ Anyone pining for a return of the happy hour in Massachusetts bars and restaurants won't be happy with Gov. Charlie Baker's support for the three-decade ban. During his monthly ``Ask the Governor'' program on WGBH-FM Thursday, a caller asked the Republican if he'd consider lifting the state prohibition against discounted drinks served at certain hours...

Quick question. Assuming you don't own a bar, did you know Massachusetts banned "Happy Hour" in an official legislative move?

State alcohol regulators are coming out against repealing the state's happy hour ban.  Lawmakers, however, are considering a roll back of the restriction to help restaurants compete for business against casinos.  Casinos are allowed to serve free alcoholic drinks since the 2011 Gaming Act...