North Andover, MA|News|
Historic Bust: Largest Drug Takedown In AG's Office History
The Attorney General's Office said it "dismantled a major drug trafficking operation" in the takedown, which resulted in a dozen arrests.
State House News Service, News Partner
- Beacon Hill, MA
Posting Activity
Beacon Hill|News|
Emotionally Charged Abortion Debate Hits MA State House
While opponents and supporters of the bill debated inside, crowds swarmed the State House steps.
Boston, MA|News|
MBTA Still Stumped On Derailment, No Timeline On Restored Service
Commuters should account for delays of up to 20 minutes through the weekend, MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak told reporters Friday.
Beacon Hill|News|
Religious Exemption Targeted Amid Measles Outbreaks
A state lawmaker from Haverhill filed a bill that would remove the religious exemption for vaccinating schoolchildren.
Somerville, MA|News|
Innovative, Controversial School Plan In Potential Jeopardy
The school model would "set a dangerous precedent statewide," the Massachusetts Teachers Association said.
Beacon Hill|News|
State Launching Campaign Aimed At Teens This Week
The social media campaign will be targeted at 12- to 18-year-olds to teach them about healthy friendships and romantic relationships.
Beacon Hill|News|
President Trump Calls For Elizabeth Warren To Resign
The latest attack in the rivals' war of words saw President Trump call into a local radio show and accuse Warren of "defrauding the public."
Beacon Hill|News|
Your Government Inaction
The State House was populated by two main groups this week: people asking for things to be done, and people not doing them.
Beacon Hill|News|
Busy Week For Transportation, Travel And The T
Driving while impaired, MBTA rate hikes and road decongestion were just some of the items addressed this week.
Wilmington, MA|News|
Patient Deaths Cited As 7 Nursing Homes Settle With State
The nursing homes will pay $500,000 in fines, and one company is barred from doing business in Massachusetts for seven years.
Beacon Hill|News|
Property Tax Override Attempts In MA At 30-Year Low
Municipalities over the past decade have tripled the amount they could raise under the local tax limit but choose not to, new data says.
Beacon Hill|News|
Ban On Texting While Driving Picks Up Steam
Gov. Charlie Baker's road safety bill marks the first time he has proposed a ban on hand-held cellphone use for drivers.
Beacon Hill|News|
$1B Plan To Counteract Climate Change Town By Town Laid Out
The funding will allow combating climate change while giving each city and town the flexibility to make locally-driven decisions.
Concord, NH|News|
Early NH Presidential Leader Hasn't Even Declared Yet: Poll
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren is only fourth in the Granite State according to the newest UMass poll.
Beacon Hill|News|
New Bill Keeps Trump Off Ballot If He Doesn't Release Tax Returns
One Massachusetts Democrat is trying to move up the primary date to the summer - and keep the president off the ballot. Here's how.
Beacon Hill|News|
Trump 'Thinks He Is A Dictator,' MA Congressman Says
"I think the president is in for one hell of a fight and I think he is not on solid ground here," U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern said.
Beacon Hill|News|
There Were Nearly 2,000 Opioid-Related Deaths In MA In 2018: DPH
The number dropped slightly for the second straight year, showing perhaps some signs of progress in the battle against an epidemic.
Beacon Hill|News|
Hands-Free Driving Would Be Law Under Baker Proposal
The governor filed legislation Tuesday that would require Massachusetts drivers to put the phone down and buckle their seatbelt.
Beacon Hill|News|
Nearly 7K Federal Workers In MA Haven't Been Paid In A Month
As the government shutdown reaches the one-month mark, it shows little sign of coming to an end.
Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Recreational Pot Shop Opening 200 Feet From Rhode Island
The closest recreational marijuana dispensary to Rhode Island could open as soon as Sunday.
