Unfazed by the state auditor’s previous uncovering of substantial fraud in public-assistance benefit programs, the fleecing ...

Reaction is pouring in over the discovery of nearly $12 million in public benefits fraud in Massachusetts just a month after the feds busted a $7 million SNAP fraud scheme in the state.

S.2246, sponsored by state Sen. Cynthia Creem, is a climate-focused bill that would require MassDOT to set goals for reducing the number of "statewide driving miles." However, legislators say the bill ...

Massachusetts is experiencing a sharp, unusually fast-moving surge of flu illnesses, with cases and hospitalizations climbing to “very high” levels that are well above what physicians typically expect ...

Massachusetts has long been recognized as a national leader in worker pay, often landing in the nation’s top 10 states with the highest minimum wage. But recently, that’s changed. Based on 2026 ...

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Lawmakers pushed the reporting deadline on a pair of bills that would legalize online gaming in Massachusetts to March 16. Lawmakers seek more time to debate the issue amid questions from the state’s ...

Massachusetts voters approved a 4% surtax on incomes over $1 million that generated $1.5 billion in revenue. Massachusetts voters approved a 4% surtax on incomes over $1 million in November 2022 that ...

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The Christmas display, which replaces Jesus, Mary and Joseph with a sign saying “ICE Was Here,” has drawn criticism from Catholic leaders and immigration officials. By Jenna Russell Reporting from ...