The state has been conducting searches for sex offenses and outstanding warrants — but not checks of past criminal activity.

Newly released state data show a slew of alleged criminal activity at the shelters, and federal authorities are pursuing the ...

A Republican state senator backed by a coalition of gun rights advocates plans to file a suite of bills this month that ...

Gov. Maura Healey downplayed the proliferation of crime in state-run shelters housing migrants and local residents after her ...

Maura Healey is requesting a moment of silence on Thursday to honor the life of former President Jimmy Carter.

Gov. Maura Healey filed a $425 million spending bill Tuesday that attempts to drain nearly all of an account filled with ...

State lawmakers and local officials want to see a new law stipulating that landlords who hire brokers be responsible for ...

Massachusetts residents and businesses are asked to pause to remember the nation's 39th president at 10 a.m. Thursday, when ...

Governor Maura Healey called for the abolition of broker’s fees renters are often forced to pay when signing a lease ...

There are few lines that are tougher to walk than the thorny, expensive and very emotional debate over immigration.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced that all state-run shelters will be inspected and their policies will be reviewed ...

Gov. Maura Healey filed a supplemental spending bill seeking another $425 million from a reserve account to keep the ...