Gov. Charlie Baker

A $3.5 billion proposed spending plan from Gov. Charlie Baker for federal COVID relief funds includes over $14.8 million set aside for Dartmouth — more than what Fall River, Freetown, and Westport would receive combined.

BOSTON (AP) -  Lawmakers on Beacon Hill have a mountain of unfinished business and less than three months until formal meetings end July 31. Tasks include sending Republican Gov. Charlie Baker a $41 billion budget for the coming fiscal year...

BOSTON (AP) _ Supporters of a so-called ``red flag'' bill pending on Beacon Hill say preemptively disarming individuals who show signs of unstable or dangerous behavior could help prevent future mass shootings. The measure would allow family members or police officers concerned that a legal gun owner poses a significant risk to themselves or others to petition a judge for an extreme risk protectio

(BOSTON) AP - Another week of drama in the Massachusetts Senate has provided answers about the short-term leadership of the chamber but leaves unanswered questions about its future. Democrats who remain in control of the chamber huddled for hours behind closed doors amid the appearance of growing internal strife caused by the ongoing ethics investigation involving former Senate President Stan Rose