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Legislators have cut over $2 billion in federal funding from Gov. Charlie Baker's proposed spending bill — including $87 million the governor had set aside for New Bedford.

The Massachusetts Senate voted Thursday to legalize sports wagering in the state, but lawmakers will have to reconcile the many differences between the Senate's bill and the one that passed the House last summer.

One Republican lawmaker from Bristol County thinks protests have gone too far — and he has an idea for what to do about it.

Former State House Ethics Committee Chair and 22-year state representative David Nangle was sentenced to 15 years in prison for illegally embezzling campaign funds and failing to report income, among other crimes.

With so many people unemployed, the time is not right to accept a legislative pay raise, said Rep. Chris Hendricks.

Phil Paleologos is joining over 300 pastors from around the Commonwealth who sent a letter to Gov. Charlie Baker asking he veto the abortion amendment.

Cities and town leaders across Massachusetts are trying to build budgets with little information about local aid from the state.

Carol Doherty's home city is looking at a $4.5 million school funding budget gap this year.

Hot potato legislation.

It's getting to be a racket.