Families seeking access to taxpayer-funded shelters who claim eligibility for benefits receive up to $15,000 in services and ...

Dozens of people rallied at the State House in support of the Safe Communities Act, which would further limit police ...

Last week, the House Ways and Means chair said his branch needs answers on pages of questions before approving the governor’s ...

Reacting to reports that President Trump rescinded his federal funds freeze order, Congresswoman Lori Trahan warned "the ...

The Waltham-based group MassResistance says it has drafted text for similar measures to be filed in other state legislatures, ...

Reps. David Rogers of Cambridge and Frank Moran of Lawrence and Sen. Adam Gomez of Springfield filed legislation (HD 4072 / ...

Gov. Maura Healey’s top housing deputy met privately with Democratic senators on Wednesday to discuss funding for the ...

The rally attendees, many of whom were from advocacy organizations, carried picket signs with messages like “Don’t deport the ...

If anyone tells you that they’re only focused on violent criminals, they are lying,” state Sen. Liz Miranda, of Boston, said.

Living in this state just might give your kids a head start in life. Here's where they have the best change of being happy, healthy and safe.

On New Year’s Day, Massachusetts legislators took the oath of office and ushered in the 194th legislative session. Like many ...