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Fanatics Fined $20,000 For Bets On Boston College-Michigan State Football Game

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is once again cashing in on fines from sportsbooks.

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Poll Shows Massachusetts Parents Favor Student Cell Phone Crackdown

Two‑thirds of Massachusetts parents support the proposed "bell-to-bell" cellphone ban in public schools, but a significant number say they want a clear way to contact their children during the school day, according to a new poll.

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Massachusetts Income Tax Cut Campaign Clears Major Signature Hurdle For 2026 Ballot

Supporters of a 2026 ballot question to cut the Massachusetts income tax rate from 5 to 4 percent say they surpassed the required certified signature total, arguing the measure would offer families relief and make the state more competitive.

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Massachusetts Bill To Prioritize Quality of Teachers Over Seniority Faces Uphill Battle

Massachusetts lawmakers weighed a proposal to prioritize high-performing and bilingual teachers over seniority during layoffs, drawing questions from unions and legislators about tenure protections and workforce diversity.

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U.S. Senate Report Says Logan Airport Faced Security Risks During Migrant Housing Push

A new Senate Commerce Committee report says federal officials pushed Logan Airport to house migrants despite Massport’s security warnings, raising questions about how the facility was used during Massachusetts’ shelter crisis.

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High Costs Drive Massachusetts Exodus, Report Finds

Massachusetts is losing a resident every 11 minutes, according to new IRS migration data. A national report shows high-tax states shedding population while lower-tax states gain.

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State House Mourns Death Of Gloucester Stae Rep Ann-Margaret Ferrante, 53

Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante of Gloucester died early morning Thursday, House Speaker Ron Mariano's office announced.

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Massachusetts Establishes Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day

Massachusetts has designated September 22 as Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day. Lawmakers say the new law honors veterans lost to suicide and highlights ongoing mental health challenges.