Lawyers sparred in court over an alleged conflict of interest involving a $2 billion Springfield courthouse project and the state's bidding process.
The MassGOP opposes bills that would create a permanent Muslim commission and let it recommend Muslims for appointed government positions.
A 9-year-old Massachusetts girl wrote to President Donald Trump after she says a boy who identifies as a girl opened her bathroom stall at school.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey called President Donald Trump and RFK Jr.’s childhood vaccine changes “crazy nonsense” and said the state will stick with its own vaccine schedule.
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell would not commit to debating Republican challenger Michael Walsh, instead questioning why he remains on the ballot after a nomination signature dispute.
Gov. Maura Healey signed a new Massachusetts law limiting when schools can remove library books and requiring a formal process for parental challenges.
Students at North Middle School in Brockton will have to wear school uniforms starting in the 2026-2027 school year.
Gov. Maura Healey, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston City Council are fighting an ICE search for 249 parking spaces downtown.
Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America says Massachusetts’ late-term abortion bill shows why leaving abortion policy entirely to the states has failed and is calling for national protections for unborn children.
Attorney General Andrea Campbell is defending a controversial Springfield courthouse deal involving U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s husband as losing bidders challenge the procurement in court.
Most Massachusetts lawmakers face no primary challenge this year, but a handful of contested races could shape the ideological direction of Beacon Hill after the Sept. 1 election.
Gov. Maura Healey urged the Governor's Council to confirm Parole Board nominee Kaitlyn O'Leary despite opposition from advocates who want someone with rehabilitation and reentry experience instead of another prosecutor.
Former Republican Gov. Charlie Baker and former Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito will raise money for Democrat Christopher Markey as he runs against Republican Seth Aitken for Bristol County district attorney.
Gov. Maura Healey signed the PROTECT Act into law Wednesday, immediately expanding protections against civil immigration arrests by ICE at schools, hospitals, child care centers and courthouses.
Gov. Maura Healey will sign a new law that limits warrantless civil immigration arrests at Massachusetts courthouses, schools, child care centers and healthcare facilities.
Stephen Lynch says Democrats have moved too far left ahead of primary challenge.
The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families sent a foster-care letter to a Level 3 sex offender who sexually abused the child’s mother, according to a report.
The Boston Public Library held its 19th drag queen story time for young children of 2026 on Monday after rescheduling a South Boston branch event from Pride Month to August.
A Massachusetts state agency used a BIPOC racial preference when awarding more than $2.3 million in grants to artists, according to the program's published application and review rules.
Sen. John Velis accused Progressive Massachusetts Policy Director Jonathan Cohn of attacking patriotism after Cohn mocked Sen. Mike Rush’s campaign signs.
Gov. Maura Healey unveiled 12 healthcare affordability recommendations aimed at lowering premiums, drug prices, hospital costs, surprise bills, and spending on low-value care.
Republican attorney general candidate Michael Walsh says signature gatherer Joe Bronske owes his campaign $15,000 after failing to deliver the number of nomination signatures the campaign paid for.
Boston is offering $575 scholarships to immigrants, including illegal immigrants, who complete a city-sponsored leadership and civic engagement course.
Federal officials found Burlington Public Schools violated parental-rights law by giving a graphic survey about sex, drugs, and gender identity to students whose parents opted them out.
Two Massachusetts families argue state rules unlawfully force private-school students to leave campus to receive publicly funded special education services.
Boston used $100,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to provide halal food vouchers for Muslim refugee families through a grant to ICNA Relief USA.
Gov. Maura Healey called for lower energy costs and criticized utility companies, but lawmakers remain divided and no agreement on energy affordability legislation has emerged.
Massachusetts Senate Democrats are joining a push initiated last week in the House to loosen restrictions on later-term abortions.
John Barros has withdrawn from the Springfield courthouse project as a lawsuit and ethics questions continue over the state's selection of the development team.
Auditor Diana DiZoglio says a Massachusetts Senate public records bill includes a "poison pill" that could block a voter-approved transparency ballot question.
Several Massachusetts businesses and groups offer lower prices or free paid services based on transgender identity.
Former NIAID Director Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing, refusing to answer questions about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Massachusetts lawmakers reached a deal on the PROTECT Act, a bill expanding protections for illegal immigrants by limiting ICE civil enforcement at courthouses, schools, hospitals and child care centers.
Massachusetts Democratic Party Chairman Steve Kerrigan received probation and a 45-day license suspension after an OUI arrest in Southborough.
A children’s book about so-called gender-affirming care for readers as young as 5 is available at public libraries across Massachusetts, including Sturbridge, 24 Boston Public Library branches, and many other municipalities.
Governor Maura Healey has backed statewide phonics standards, graduation requirements and other education reforms opposed by the Massachusetts Teachers Association, drawing praise from some education reform advocates.
