State House News Service
Report: Opioid-Related Deaths in Massachusetts Decreasing
The number of opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts fell an estimated 8.3 percent from 2016 to 2017.
Keiko Orrall Confirms Rumors, Announces Bid for State Treasurer
Keiko Orrall, state Representative from the 12th Bristol District, today declared her intent to run for State Treasurer in a video
Gov. Baker Calls for Tougher Opioid Laws, Southcoast Rail
On the opioid abuse front, Baker called on the Legislature to pass his Cares Act, and pledged that over the next five years his administration has plans to add 500 new treatments beds.
Boston, Not New Bedford, Chosen as Finalist for Amazon HQ2
There were 26 locations in Massachusetts vying to be the home of Amazon's second headquarters but only one made it onto the internet giant's shortlist: Boston.
Powerball Winner: ‘I’m Just Going to Hide in My Bed’
Mavis Wanczyk plans to celebrate winning the largest jackpot by a single winner in American lottery history by quitting her job and staying in bed.
Ice Bucket Challenge Week Now Enshrined in State Law
STATE HOUSE, BOSTON — It's now officially Ice Bucket Challenge Week in Massachusetts.
Gov. Charlie Baker on Tuesday afternoon signed a bill (H 1697) designating the first week in August to commemorate the viral fundraising campaign started by former Boston College baseball player Pete Frates...
Traffic Leads to Contempt Hearing for Sheriff Hodgson
The most high-profile law enforcement official in southeastern Massachusetts will need to appear before a federal judge in September after showing up late to court on Wednesday.
Judge William Young ordered Bristol County Sheriff Tom Hodgson to appear for a civil contempt hearing because he showed up two hours late to testify in a criminal trial, according to the U...
Meehan: UMass Tuition Likely to Increase
BOSTON — Tuition and fees for University of Massachusetts students will likely increase 2 to 3 percent for the coming academic year, depending on how the state budget shapes up, UMass President Marty Meehan said at at Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday...