Government & Politics

The legislation directs the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to create a home care licensure structure that includes background checks and a worker's driving records if they offer transportation for clients.

Looking ahead, MassBenchmarks projects Massachusetts GDP growth of 2.3% in the third quarter and 2.5% in the fourth.

After a chorus of support for bringing women's basketball to Boston grew last summer in the midst of high turnout at TD Garden for Connecticut Sun games and franchise sale rumors, the Sun announced in March that it will move to Houston, Texas.

The water systems at Death Valley have required repairs about once a week in recent years.

Gov. Maura Healey unveiled long-promised healthcare affordability recommendations Monday.

Dean Mazzarella's day starts at 3 a.m. when he hops out of bed and promptly posts a good...

The site dates back to 1814, according to the Massachusetts Historical Commission.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute has received $1.5 million in federal funding to build a continuous-flow reactor designed to destroy PFAS in contaminated soil.

LAHA is among two Worcester nonprofits to receive grants during this funding round.

Massachusetts rose to 15th overall in the Consumer News and Business Channel's top states for business ranking in 2026, though it still faces challenges due to how much it costs to do business here.