Lawmakers discuss expansion to Nero's Law
State lawmakers discussed a bill on Monday that would expand the amount of care an EMT could give to police dogs when they are hurt in the line of duty.
State lawmakers discussed a bill on Monday that would expand the amount of care an EMT could give to police dogs when they are hurt in the line of duty.
State lawmakers discussed a bill on Monday that would expand the amount of care an EMT could give to police dogs when they are hurt in the line of duty.
Lawmakers have filed more than 1,000 proposed amendments to a nearly $38 billion state budget proposal.
House lawmakers filed nearly 1,200 amendments in advance of Monday's scheduled debate on the state's $36.2 billion budget, some to restore funds slashed from programs during lean economic times and others to benefit pet projects at the local level.
The Massachusetts House has approved a bill that would increase the state's hourly minimum wage from $8 to $10.50 over the next two years.
House and Senate lawmakers could take up several proposed amendments to the state constitution, including one that would allow for early voting in Massachusetts.
Animal abusers would face tougher penalties under a bill Senate Republicans are pushing on Beacon Hill.
A legislative committee plans to hear several proposals to change Massachusetts' medical marijuana law as the state prepares for implementation of the voter-approved measures.
The two-year legislative session on Beacon Hill is heading into the homestretch.
More than 500 immigrants and their supporters are preparing to gather at the Massachusetts State House to press lawmakers to support issues that are important to foreign-born residents.
State lawmakers are under growing pressure to help solve the MBTA's funding crisis and head off steep fare hikes and service reductions.
State lawmakers have approved a bill that would allow package stores to open on the day after Christmas.
New Hampshire lawmakers are planning on filing legislation named after toddler Caylee Anthony that would make it a crime to fail to report a child's disappearance.
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a bill that would legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes.
A state representative from Danvers is proposing legislation he says will prevent boiler explosions like the one that leveled a Danvers neighborhood five years ago.
New Hampshire rarely expands its death penalty statute, but the brutal machete and knife attack that killed a mother in her bed and severely wounded her daughter could move lawmakers to add home invasion killings to the short list of crimes punishable by death.
A Massachusetts legislative committee is hearing testimony from supporters and opponents of casino gambling.
New Hampshire's Senate voted unanimously on Wednesday to reject changes to the state's anti-bullying law that received strong support from the House.
Some Rhode Island lawmakers are looking to outlaw illegible writing by physicians.
NH House passed a bill that would cut the rate 10 cents to $1.68 per pack in hopes of attracting smokers from surrounding states with higher taxes.
New Hampshire's House has voted to reverse a landmark 1997 New Hampshire Supreme Court ruling that required the state to adequately fund public education.
New Hampshire lawmakers hoping to vote on 250 bills, plan to stay late Wednesday night after the house had already promised the room to another organization for Thursday.
Lawmakers have being urged to take quick action to remove unsafe, abandoned and obsolete dams that threaten public safety or wildlife habitats in Massachusetts.
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are taking a small pay cut and that includes Gov. Deval Patrick.
A lot of people say "wouldn't it be nice?" Wouldn't it be nice to get paid to commute to work, because that's just what our state lawmakers get. Their...
Nearly 2 million farmworkers help put food on American tables today, but modern machines powered by AI could eventually replace many of them.
Dartmouth College said it will not enter into collective bargaining with the union its men's basketball players voted to join earlier this month.
Derrick White is as unselfish as they come. But on Monday night, he admittingly got a bit selfish.
Avery Lewis, the man accused of shooting a Boston Police officer Monday night, is expected to appear in court Tuesday to face a long list of charges.
A new, digital stethoscope uses artificial intelligence to help doctors detect heart valve problems.
The person accused of shooting a Boston Police officer Monday night is expected to appear in court Tuesday.
The first day of spring, 7 p.m. sunsets and a possible weekend storm are all on tap this week.
Spring 2024 kicks off on March 19, the day of the vernal equinox.
A firefighter from Dublin, Ireland who was in Boston for St. Patrick's Day weekend has been arrested on rape charges.
Police have arrested a Chelsea woman on charges that she set fires inside three East Boston stores.
A new, digital stethoscope uses artificial intelligence to help doctors detect heart valve problems.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
Retailer has received dozens of complaints of the air fryers overheating, melting or shattering, including six that caught fire.
Popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are having an impact on gyms in Massachusetts and across the country.
Parents and caregivers should immediately stop using Jool Baby's Nova Baby swings to help infants sleep, recall notice states.
The IRS Criminal Investigation unit helps go after violent criminals, including some right here in Boston.
A pet DNA testing company out of New Hampshire linked dog breeds to a human sample – twice.
In January, police say they found an unconscious woman at LiLi Body Work.
A man who spent 33 years behind bars said few inmates are getting the education and training needed to make it on the outside.
A Salem woman says her husband went to a North Shore nursing home for rehabilitation and within months he was dead.
A new study of driving automation technology says 11 of 14 systems performed poorly under optimal road conditions.
President Biden seemed to relish the moment, wasting no time unleashing a high-energy assault on his political enemies.
After big losses on Super Tuesday, Republican presidential candidate and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley is stepping out of the race.
Amid a series of issues at Brockton schools, could Massachusetts state officials move to take over control?
Massachusetts is one of 15 states holding its primary on March 5.
Ronnies, a popular seafood and ice cream restaurant in central Massachusetts, is closing its doors.
An old Christmas Tree Shops store on Cape Cod is transforming into a new destination for bargain-hunters.
Van Leeuwen, a popular ice cream chain out of New York, is coming to Massachusetts.
Pi Day isn't just for math geeks - check out the deals on pizza and pie on March 14.
Harbor Sweets in Salem is a chocolate shop that has been bringing smiles to families for decades.
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
For over 85 years, Weston Theater Company has been creating engaging, entertaining, and inspiring theater.
Surrounded by mountains, Kimpton Taconic is a boutique hotel offering both classic and highly curated experiences.
Learn how the strategic use of windows and harnessing the power of daylight can create space and comfort within a home.
Derrick White is as unselfish as they come. But on Monday night, he admittingly got a bit selfish.
Jaylen Brown scored 31 points in three quarters, Derrick White posted his first career triple-double and the NBA-best Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 119-94 on Monday night.
The Red Sox will honor the late Tim Wakefield and his wife Stacy on Opening Day at Fenway Park on April 9.
The opening rush of free agency is over, the draft is on the horizon, and the swing into "next" season is officially underway in Foxboro.
Antonio Gibson was asked for his first impressions on new Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo. The answer provided some insight into the new era in Foxboro.
Mount Washington saw its strongest wind gust of the winter season on Monday.
A 114-year-old shipwreck on the North Shore of Massachusetts is visible once again.
Black bears are coming out of hibernation in Massachusetts, and they're hungry.
The town of Arlington has implemented free 15-minute parking to support small businesses but some drivers are having a hard time figuring out how.
The jockstrap was invented in Boston in 1874 to help bicycle messengers navigate the city's bumpy cobblestones.