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Baker’s team planning new strategies at MassHealth
BOSTON — Seeking federal dollars and more cost-controls, the Baker administration is reworking Medicaid on at least two fronts, moving toward population…
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Sanders hosting rally at UMass Amherst
The South Carolina Primary may be the next battle for Democratic presidential hopefuls, but Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders plans to make a…
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Iwo Jima veterans honored on battle’s 71st anniversary
BOSTON – A trio of Marines who fought at Iwo Jima during World War II were honored Friday morning by officials who included…
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Baker sees GE move, ties to Housatonic as ‘separate issue’
STATE HOUSE — A dispute between General Electric and federal environmental officials is a "separate issue" from the company's…
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Sen. Brian Joyce’s law office raided by FBI, IRS as probes widen
BOSTON – An investigation into state Sen. Brian Joyce has expanded beyond the Massachusetts Ethics Commission to the FBI and the IRS, as…
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Clinton, Sanders supporters hold dueling rallies at State House
BOSTON – With just under two weeks until Massachusetts voters head to the polls to pick presidential candidates, supporters of the two Democratic…
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School funding needs put in focus by State House rally
BOSTON – About 200 students, teachers, parents and community members unhappy with funding levels for Boston Public Schools made their presence known Wednesday…
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Demonstrators protest lobbyist’s work against legalizing pot
BOSTON — As a medical marijuana dispensary opened its doors in Lowell Tuesday morning, demonstrators who support a move to make sales of…
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Baker, Peyser laud charter schools amid push for expansion
BOSTON – Recognizing two Boston area charter schools named as finalists for a $80,000 prize on Tuesday, Education Secretary James Peyser said…
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Charter school additions, expansion to be recommended
BOSTON – The state education commissioner next week will ask the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to approve new charter schools in…
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On anniversary, officials assess anti-discrimination efforts
BOSTON — Past and present leaders of the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination recently debated the roles of funding and promotion in addressing an…
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State’s fifth medical marijuana dispensary opening in Lowell
STATE HOUSE — As the medical marijuana industry in Massachusetts continues to grow, the state's fifth registered dispensary plans to open…
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Charter school camp launches ‘facts’ campaign
STATE HOUSE — Arguing that the debate over expanding access to charter schools in Massachusetts has been characterized by misinformation and misleading statements,…
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Paid leave benefit for workers raises key question: Who pays?
STATE HOUSE — Though supporters of legislation that would establish a paid family and medical leave requirement in Massachusetts hope to see a…
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Baker to help launch informational campaign on charter schools
Days after his critics alleged that he's overly focused on charter schools, Gov. Charlie Baker on Friday plans to join…
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Wanted: Three judges to replace 40 years of experience
STATE HOUSE — Unlike a sports team that loses some of its top players to free agency, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court can&…
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Baker doesn’t think he’ll endorse again in presidential race
STATE HOUSE — With his chosen candidate New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie out of the presidential race, Gov. Charlie Baker doesn't…
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T union takes aim at outsourcing plan affecting 165 jobs
BOSTON – The MBTA's plans for a dramatic reduction in its business-side workforce through outsourcing of cash handling and fare…
