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In shift, Goldberg now in talks about lottery fantasy sports venture
STATE HOUSE — Marking a departure from past comments on the issue, Treasurer Deborah Goldberg told the Boston Herald on Tuesday that it…
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Rosenberg supporting Clinton, says his district is with Sanders
STATE HOUSE — Add Senate President Stanley Rosenberg to the list of Hillary Clinton supporters in the Bay State. The leader of the…
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Bay State pols offer mixed views on situation in Syria
BOSTON — The Bay State's congressional delegation is divided on possible approaches the United States could take as Russia has ramped…
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White House withdraws Scott’s nomination to NTSB board
OCT. 5, 2015 — The White House has pulled the plug on former MBTA chief Beverly Scott's nomination to serve on…
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On transgender bill, Baker reiterates opposition to discrimination
STATE HOUSE — Wading into an issue sensitive for the Republican governor ever since it became a flashpoint in his unsuccessful 2010 campaign…
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Markey wants smoking age raised to 21
Sen. Edward Markey has joined his colleagues in filing legislation raising the smoking age to 21. Markey announced Wednesday that he'…
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Senate reaches compromise on partial-fill prescriptions
STATE HOUSE — Hours of backroom deliberations resulted in an agreement in the Senate Thursday that would permit pharmacists to dispense a lesser…
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Key house chair challenges MBTA’s portrayal of growing deficits
STATE HOUSE — As state transportation officials grapple with a yawning projected deficits and spotty performance at the MBTA, they confronted a philosophical…
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Lawmakers inundated with testimony on state’s energy mix
STATE HOUSE — Gov. Charlie Baker opened the door on Tuesday to including off-shore wind in his immediate energy plans if projects…
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Opposed at hearing, tobacco tax cut could reach 2016 ballot
STATE HOUSE — Lawmakers heard testimony Tuesday on tobacco tax exemption legislation unlikely to get far in the Legislature though it may appear…
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Craft brewers, distributors at odds over proposed contract rules
Lawmakers on Beacon Hill weighed a bill Tuesday that supporters say would level the playing field for small beer brewers, while opponents…
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MGH settles drug diversion case for $2.3 million
Massachusetts General Hospital has agreed to pay the United States $2.3 million to resolve allegations that lax controls enabled MGH employees…
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Baker okay with screening students for substance abuse
STATE HOUSE — With a Senate bill aimed at preventing drug abuse teed up for debate next week, Gov. Charlie Baker said Friday…
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Senate okays repeal of license suspension law for drug offenders
STATE HOUSE — Hoping to provide relief from an "unacceptable burden" imposed by the state on individuals convicted of drug crimes…
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Top T official bullish on winter preparations
DORCHESTER — Showing off new third rails that will run along the Red Line and touting a new approach to major snowstorms, Gov.…
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Four lawmakers in position to compete for mayoral posts in November
STATE HOUSE — Rep. Stephen DiNatale of Fitchburg on Tuesday became the third Beacon Hill lawmaker to top the ticket in a preliminary…
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At rally, union workers resist MBTA privatization
BOSTON — Concerned that the Baker administration's effort to privatize some MBTA services could cost workers their jobs, union members gathered…
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Lawmakers coalescing behind push to label genetically modified foods
STATE HOUSE — Now supported by more than three-quarters of state lawmakers, legislation that would require all genetically engineered food to be…
