GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

The law enforcement effort comes as opioid overdose rates are again spiking in New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont.

Many transgender and nonbinary people say they feel left out of the conversation on abortion access and reproductive rights.

The veterans medical center in Leeds, Massachusetts, had been recommended for closure in a March federal report, sparking anxiety and protests.

Sen. Jo Comerford, D-Northampton, is one of three lead lawmakers to put forth a letter citing concerns legislators have with the state education board's proposal.

Government loans and grants are meant to support food retailers as rising retail prices and supply chain pressures put strain on businesses.

Following two much-anticipated Supreme Court rulings last week, Massachusetts lawmakers will be looking closely at state concealed carry, and abortion laws, in these last weeks before the end of the Legislative session.

Gov. Ned Lamont directed state agencies Friday to waive credit and debit card transaction fees for the fiscal year that begins July 1, a move that would save residents and businesses $6 million over the coming 12 months.

At an early morning presser, Chang-Díaz told reporters she will end her campaign for governor because she does not see a path to victory.

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont recently signed new legislation that speeds up the time it takes young offenders to be seen by a judge and to get access to therapy and other services.

House Speaker Ron Mariano wants more answers before he moves forward with funding for expanded passenger rail service between Pittsfield and Boston, Massachusetts.