Government & Politics

For Central Massachusetts banks, rising interest rates are a lot of change to deal with.

While generally supportive of the new rule, the lending industry is concerned about the onus the new requirements put on banks.

The simple narrative proclaiming the craft beer industry is dying may fit nicely into a headline or television news chyron, but it doesn’t begin to explain the complexities of the local craft beer space.

Marlborough ceased to have passenger rail service in 1937.

Two more high-profile ballot questions could soon face the state's highest court after opponents challenged the eligibility of measures seeking to eliminate the separate tipped minimum wage and to allow Uber and Lyft drivers to unionize.

The commissioner wrote in his resignation letter that it was "the right time for me to pass the baton."

Massachusetts voters may get the chance to cast ballots to legalize access to some psychedelic substances this fall. And though advocates say the Oregon psilocybin therapy program that would be used as a model for Massachusetts is beneficial for veterans suffering from PTSD and others with mental health issues, the price tag for treatment in the Beaver State makes the therapy inaccessible for most.

The state Senate unveiled new employee salary ranges, an expanded career ladder, and additional employee perks Wednesday in an effort to better recruit and retain staff members.

The Artificial Intelligence Strategic Task Force will make recommendations on how the state can support businesses with AI adoption and role out its use in government.

A beef farmer, Schmid co-chairs the Legislature's Agriculture Committee, which top Democrats spun out as a standalone panel this term.