Government & Politics

Southborough Town Meeting members approved a home rule petition to the state on April 11 to allow for the municipality to be granted another all‑alcohol off‑premises license.

Donizetti’s Tile Services was fined for failure to pay overtime and misclassification of employees as independent contractors, among other issues.

The settlement announced Tuesday follows two German court rulings against IPG.

Massport is planning to build a 245-space overflow parking lot at Worcester Regional Airport. 

Despite their objections, business and political leaders have their work cut out for them. Early polls show the majority of voters favor rent control as housing costs continue to rise.

After touring Assabet Valley Vocational High School in Marlborough on Thursday, Gov. Maura Healey announced that $70 million in career technical education program grants will flow to nearly 30 schools.

Veterinary technicians were at the State House for the first Veterinary Youth Day, spreading the word about a Rep. Dan Hunt amendment (#1060) related to veterinary technician licensure that is expected to be considered by the end of the day.

Gov. Maura Healey isn't giving up on getting a WNBA team to Boston, she said Tuesday on "Boston Public Radio."

Gov. Maura Healey announced Tuesday the expansion of an existing homebuyer assistance program that will provide up to $25,000 at 0% interest with deferred payment for first-time homebuyers. 

The shift is intended to address educator shortages and diversify the workforce.