GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

Massachusetts was among nine states that had overall road safety scores in the "danger" tier, in part for its resistance to heightened seatbelt enforcement.

The facility would have a day center for vulnerable community members including the unhoused and provide lockers, showers, and internet access. It would also be a place for them to connect to available social services.

State Sen. Norm Needleman, co-chair of Connecticut's legislative Energy and Technology Committee, said forces beyond the control of the two utilities are requiring them to raise electric rates this winter.

Justin Hurst has served on the Springfield, Massachusetts, city council since 2013.

Some police departments in Massachusetts say cameras help keep officers accountable and protect them against false allegations by citizens.

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker called influx of new arrivals and additional families seeking emergency assistance a "humanitarian crisis" that must address across the state.

The petition calls on Northampton, Massachusetts, leaders to make a formal apology to current and former Black residents.

While Massachusetts lawmakers meet with seemingly light agendas dealing mostly with local community-level issues, objections can pop up surprisingly.

Lynn Malerba, chief of the Mohegan Tribe, is the first Native American to serve as U.S. treasurer. She said her appointment is a commitment to having Native voices heard at the highest levels of government.

Public works officials in several western Massachusetts communities say they will have enough contractors to help with snow plowing this winter, although it will cost more than in the past.