O'Connor to Markey: Debate Me Seven Times
Seven debates between now and Nov. 3 would mean putting Markey and O'Connor on stage together at least once a week.
State House News Service
Mass. Senate OKs Police Reform Bill in Overnight Session
The bill passed 30-7 with opposition from both sides of the aisle.
Gov. Charlie Baker Boosts K-12 Education by $300 Million
The FY2021 budget also recommends higher charter school reimbursements - welcome news for many public school districts.
State Officials Report 10 New Cases of Vaping-Related Illnesses
The state health department has reported 10 new cases of vaping-related illness as health officials remain unable to pinpoint the exact cause of the outbreak.
New Bedford Mayoral Candidate Moultrie Not in Favor of ROE Act
When it comes to one controversial bill, known as the ROE Act, Moultrie says he would not have signed his name in support of it as Mayor Mitchell did last week.
Baker Joins Four Other Govs to Push Feds on Offshore Wind Power
The governors of five East Coast states are urging federal regulators not to put any additional roadblocks in the way of the country's offshore wind industry.
Gas Prices Drop Across Massachusetts, Match National Average
The average price dropped four cents from last week and matches the national average, which dropped seven pennies in the last seven days
DeLeo Calls for Interim August Budget as Beacon Hill Negotiates
With the annual state budget now 16 days late and negotiatons are still unresolved, House Speaker Robert DeLeo indicated a compromise may not be reached this month.
Lawmakers Schedule RMV Oversight Hearing for July 22
The Legislature's Transportation Committee is calling for "a public examination of management, notice and record-keeping issues."
Officials Release Rules for Marijuana Delivery, Cannabis Cafes
State officials overseeing the medical and recreational marijuana industries have released rewritten rules regarding marijuana vaping lounges and home delivery.