Mass. Rep. Lawn admits to facts in drunk driving case
Rep loses license and faces fines as attorney appeals for "mercy the court gives to first-time offenders"
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Mass. Senate looking to tackle child care costs through state budget
The Senate's budget plan, out Tuesday, would make thousands more families eligible for subsidized child care. -
What to know about three consumer protection bills in Massachusetts
The bills would help consumers with utility bills, buying used cars and dealing with home heating oil tanks. -
Lawmakers propose 'Ebony Alerts' to help find missing Black girls and women
Bill backers say Black kids are overrepresented among missing youth, but their cases don't get as much public attention. -
Boston City Council calls for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war
Boston's ceasefire resolution passed Wednesday on an 11-2 vote. -
No plans for new state taxes, Healey tells business group
Sluggish tax revenue collections this fiscal year prompted the governor to make budget cuts. Still, some bills with the governor’s backing would let municipalities impose their own local taxes. -
Why Mayor Wu's plans for White Stadium have prompted a lawsuit
Not everyone who uses Franklin Park is on board. -
The potential fallout from Transportation Secretary Tibbits-Nutt's candid comments
Speaking before a friendly crowd, the transportation secretary didn't hold back. -
Mass. lawmakers approve capping shelter stays to 9 months for homeless families
The bill also steers hundreds of millions of dollars to a shelter program at risk of running out of money. It next goes to the governor for final approval. -
Republicans pushing for shelter rule changes in House budget debate
Several GOP budget amendments would force a new look at who should be eligible for — or get priority for — shelter beds in Massachusetts. -
'Raise the age' bill, free community college are top priorities for the state Senate
Senate President Karen Spilka teased a series of new initiatives in a speech to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.
