The governor vetoed $156 million in spending, including funds allocated for schools.

Governor to legislature: "I want to sign a bill."

The Supreme Judicial Court upheld the Baker administration's emergency actions, concluding that the governor was within his rights to order widespread closures.

Phase three, when the general public will be able to receive vaccination, would start in April.

Failure to heed Thanksgiving warnings fires COVID-19 surge, governor says.

When asked directly if he's considering rolling back the state's reopening from the current second stage of phase three to the first stage or to an even earlier phase, Baker reiterated his COVID-era mantra — he's going to "follow the data."

The safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving this year is with only members of your immediate household, Baker said.

The governor did not participate due to a scheduling conflict, according to an aide.

The governor also warned that resources to fight a COVID surge are limited, and urged social caution.

All eateries must cease table service by 9:30 p.m. each night, the governor said Monday.