Gun rights group gives up on Senate bill
BOSTON (State House News Service) – As it did with the bill that the House passed in the fall, the Massachusetts arm of...
Elected leaders, communities on edge as Steward is mum on hospital closures
The largest private, physician-led health care network in the country is floundering in Massachusetts, reportedly considering the sale of four facilities. Elected officials say...
Chinese national sentenced in Rhode Island for role in international fraud scheme
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - A Chinese national who overstayed a student visa was sentenced in Rhode Island for participating in an international fraud ring....
More than $300M spent on migrant crisis in Massachusetts
BOSTON (WWLP) – Millions of dollars are being spent on the emergency shelter crisis, as people continue to arrive in Massachusetts for a...
A clipper storm is heading for Massachusetts. Here’s what to expect
A fast-moving clipper storm will move through Massachusetts ahead of the weekend, bringing the chance for more snow and rain. ...
Massachusetts Drivers Burned More Gasoline in 2023, Frustrating Governor Healey’s Climate Policies
In a frustrating setback to the Commonwealth's climate goals, Massachusetts drivers incinerated 24 million more gallons of gasoline in 2023 than they did in...
Governor Healey to tour new emergency shelter in Boston
BOSTON (SHNS) – With family shelter capacity capped and at record levels, the Healey administration plans Wednesday to open another overflow shelter for...
Mass. cannabis company starts recycling program to cut down on single-use plastic
A Massachusetts cannabis company is trying to help protect the environment by finding new life for the individual packages used in the industry. Tree...
‘I can tell you it’s warming.’ WHOI scientist on new state climate panel says...
When Sarah Das rides her bike out on the Outer Cape, she sees changes that raise red flags for her as a scientist. Bigger...
Massachusetts state troopers among 6 charged in commercial driver’s license bribery scheme
BOSTON ― Six people, including two current and two former Massachusetts State Police troopers, were charged Tuesday in an alleged scheme to give...
