Funding from the "Fair Share" amendment helped support free school meals and community college, among other initiatives.

On Thursday at 12:22 a.m. an updated wind advisory was released by the National Weather Service valid from Friday 4 a.m. until Saturday 1 a.m. for Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Hampshire, Hampden,

Gov. Maura Healey's office announced three new initiatives Wednesday to promote the construction of accessory dwelling units, including a special loan program and a design contest.

As local energy costs skyrocket, the state’s Department of Public Utilities has launched an investigation into all delivery charges on electric and gas utility bills. The review comes as electricity and natural gas costs have risen more rapidly than inflation,

For gig workers, newcomers, and anyone without job-based insurance, the clock is ticking — Massachusetts’ health coverage deadline is just days away.

Massachusetts Democrats led the advance of an anti-book ban bill despite conservative opposition, as library challenges remain elevated well above pre-2020 levels.

Officials said in both instances, the smaller-sized dogs were let out in the yard by themselves at night or early morning.

A Massachusetts state employee who was suspended with pay was busted for working a private job at the same time.

Massachusetts dropped its gender identity mandate for foster care parents after Alliance Defending Freedom posed a legal challenge and federal regulators gave a constitutional warning.