GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

Some 8,000 accounts will receive a total of $300,000 in rebates after a settlement between seven states and several brokerage houses. The states, including Massachusetts, allege small-time investors were charged more than they should have for transactions.

More than five months into lawmaking, and Massachusetts House and Senate lawmakers have yet to agree to joint rules to foster transparency and process.

The new federal travel ban implemented by the Trump administration on certain countries as of June 9, 2025 comes with "a high degree of uncertainty" around actions and enforcement, UMass Amherst officials told the the international school community.

We put the NEPM staff to the test to see if they can pick out Hadley-grown asparagus from asparagus grown from other places, McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern who, as always, has a lot to cover, and learn about Cancer Connection's fundraiser, "Grateful Bed."

Panelists discuss the evolving Cannabis Control Commission, DOGE’s decision to close Springfield’s Small Business Administration, a call for more water protections for the Quabbin Reservoir and much more.

In the days leading up to the 2023 Springfield mayoral election, the campaign of challenger Justin Hurst was accused of paying voters to choose him. Hurst has vehemently denied the allegations.

It's been 5 days since federal agents detained a landscape gardener from his job outside Creative Building Solutions on Maple Avenue in Great Barrington. Owners of the building say the agents were wearing masks and refused to show IDs.

We learn how the Community Foundation is increasing equity in western Mass., celebrate aging at Glenmeadow Retirement Living and check in with Mr. Universe during this uncertain time for research funding.

Last week, a Massachusetts House committee advanced a bill seeking to make changes to the state's cannabis regulatory agency. The proposal also increases the cap on licenses for business owners.

The Carlos Vega Fund for Social Justice provided 19 organizations with more than $34,000 in 'micro-grants'