Healey Names New Veterans Secretary Following Deadly 2020 Outbreak

BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Maura Healey announced Friday that she is appointing Democratic state Rep. Jon Santiago to serve as the state’s first Cabinet-level … [Read more...]

IRS Won’t Tax Most Relief Payments Made by States Last Year

(BOSTON - AP) - The IRS says most relief checks issued by states last year won't be subject to federal taxes, providing late guidance as taxpayers … [Read more...]

Experts Urge Better Opioid Rescue Drug Access To Save Lives

BOSTON (AP) — Access has improved across the U.S. to a rescue drug that reverses opioid overdoses, but advocates say naloxone — commonly known by its … [Read more...]

Maine Gets 1st Mega Millions Jackpot with $1.35B Grand Prize

PORTLAND, ME - Maine scored its first Mega Millions jackpot when a ticket purchased in the state matched the winning numbers for the lottery’s … [Read more...]

Healey Names Climate Chief On First Day as Gov.

BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Maura Healey marked her first full day on the job Friday, January 6 by issuing an executive order creating what she says is the … [Read more...]

Feds: Vanishing Right Whale Must Remain On Endangered List

PORTLAND, ME (AP) — Federal officials say the fading North Atlantic right whale will remain protected under the Endangered Species Act and requires a … [Read more...]

US, Massachusetts Prison Officials Strike Mental Health Deal

BOSTON (AP) — Federal investigators recently announced an agreement with Massachusetts prison officials designed to ensure better care for those in … [Read more...]

Lawmakers Using Spending Bill To Delay Lobster Restrictions

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Maine's congressional delegation is using a federal spending bill to delay new lobster fishing restrictions aimed at helping … [Read more...]

Massachusetts Court Rules Against Medically Assisted Death

BOSTON (AP) - The highest court in Massachusetts has ruled that allowing doctors to prescribe a lethal dose of medication to mentally competent … [Read more...]

Massachusetts Adopting Cannabis-Impaired Driver’s Ed

BOSTON (AP) — Beginning next month, Massachusetts will adopt a curriculum designed to educate teens on the risks of driving while under the influence … [Read more...]



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