Jennifer Msumba says she is still traumatized by her time at Judge Rotenberg Educational Center, the only facility in the country that uses electric shock devices as an aversive therapy.

If the proposal becomes law, schools in violation would have a grace period to adopt new symbols.

State officials say they will keep list of families in need as they try to find new spots. Advocates are hoping new state money will create new housing options.

The state and United Way of Massachusetts Bay announced a $5-million grant program for local organizations to stand up short term overnight sites for “families and pregnant individuals with no alternative shelter options.”

The state auditor is hoping voters will back up her attempt to open the Legislature's books.

With powerful Democrats and Republicans behind them, state Reps. Jon Zlotnik and Peter Durant will face off in a Nov. 7 election.

The governor unveiled a $4 billion housing bond bill this week.

The Senate has yet to put forward its own version of the bill.

Suggested proposals included regulating practice time and other aspects of youth play through a centralized body.

Boston and nine other communities want to impose a tax on high-value real estate sales.