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As lawmakers push for greener transportation, there’s a tug-of-war between urban centers and rural communities. The implications are stirring up quite a conversation.

The bill addresses climate change in three primary areas—clean energy, transportation, and buildings—with the aim of achieving the Commonwealth’s ambitious goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.

Baker: This infrastructure bill will support the investment of $9.7 billion in the Commonwealth’s roads, bridges, railways, transit agencies, and environmental infrastructure.

Do any Pats fans want to shuffle off to Buffalo this weekend to see the Patriots vs. Bills Wild Card game Saturday night? Who wouldn’t want to be inside Highmark Stadium for the 8:15 kickoff between the division rivals? Buffalo is a lot like Florida this time of year. Flor...

The Massachusetts Legislature has passed S.2979, An Act relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses. According to a press release, the bill was authored by State Representatives Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D-Pittsfield) and Lori Ehrlich (D-Marblehead) and provides Massachusetts institutions of higher learning with the tools and training needed to prevent sexual violence and misconduct on c

In a bid to help struggling restaurants, Gov. Charlie Baker signed legislation Monday allowing establishments to serve cocktails by takeout .

The Baker-Polito Administration filed legislation on Wednesday to create a framework for certifying Massachusetts law enforcement officers, provide accountability, ensure that police departments in and outside Massachusetts have access to candidates’ training and disciplinary records, and provide incentives for officers to pursue advanced training to better serve their communities...

Mass Governor Charlie Baker filled a supplemental budget bill today.  He is asking the state’s legislature to authorize 1-billion dollars earmarked for the mounting bills to fight the coronavirus. Baker said he expects the total cost would ultimately be reimbursed by the federal government programs...