Associated Press
Tougher Fines For Hunting Violations Approved
BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts Senate has approved a bill aimed at cracking down on illegal hunting.
Amazon’s Short List Still Includes Boston Area
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston-area remains in the running to host Amazon's second North American headquarters, but more than 20 other prospective sites in Massachusetts are out of the mix.
Warren Leads Effort To Get More Mental Health Help For Puerto Rico
BOSTON (AP) — The state's all-Democratic congressional delegation is pressing federal officials on efforts to address mental health challenges in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands following Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
Three Finalists Named For State’s Education Commissioner
MALDEN, Mass. (AP) — Officials have announced the three finalists to lead the state agency that shapes the education of nearly 1 million schoolchildren across Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Jumps On Board Multi-State Net-Neutrality Lawsuit
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey has joined a coalition of 21 states and the District of Columbia suing to block the Federal Communications Commission's repeal of net-neutrality rules.
MEMA Official Says Hawaii Mistake Can’t Happen Here
The director of the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency says it's unlikely the state would experience a false ballistic missile alarm like the one that caused widespread panic in Hawaii because Massachusetts has "very different" protocols in place.
Wheelchair Missing During Patriots Game Found
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — A wheelchair that a New England Patriots fan thought had been stolen from Gillette Stadium while she watched the team's playoff win over the Tennessee Titans has been found.
Gas Prices Up Three Cents In Massachusetts
BOSTON (AP) — Gas prices have risen to an average $2.51 for a gallon of regular unleaded in Massachusetts.
Look Mom, No Hands! GM Producing Cars Without Steering Wheels
General Motors says it is making the first mass-production autonomous car without a steering wheel or pedals. The company says it has filed a petition with the federal government seeking permission to put the vehicles on the road sometime next year with no human backup drivers.
Baker Says US Attorney Should Focus On Opioids, Not Marijuana
Gov. Charlie Baker says he's hoping to talk with the top federal prosecutor in Massachusetts about efforts to create a regulated marijuana market in the state.