Officials have released new data showing that contrary to previous reports from the government, 2014, not 2015, was the biggest year for job growth in Massachusetts since 2000.
A change proposed in Gov. Baker's economic development bill is aimed at aligning the state's corporate tax policy with that of 23 states around the nation.
An agreement has been reached to put limits on first-time opioid prescriptions and use additional screening of students and emergency room patients for signs of addiction.
Over the objections of chanting protesters, the MBTA board has voted to raise fares, including those of the commuter rail, by an average of 9.3 percent.