A federal judge has allowed two senior DCF officials to face a jury after the midnight removal of two Waltham children. The decision revives debate over when caseworkers can act without a judge.

A Tufts analysis finds proposed changes to Massachusetts' Chapter 62F could make rebates larger and more frequent, complicating Beacon Hill’s budget choices.

A federal appeals court affirmed a lower-court decision upholding Massachusetts' rule that state-funded special-education services for privately enrolled students be delivered off campus. Families say the policy disrupts learning and stigmatizes children.

An 18-year-old from Chelsea told Congress ICE agents "brutalized" her family during an attempted detention of her mother; a new lawsuit and Beacon Hill bills follow.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren sent a 12‑page letter asking MrBeast for details about Beast Industries’ fintech plans and whether children could be exposed to crypto. The inquiry follows Beast’s purchase of teen banking app Step and earlier trademark filings that mention crypto and lending.

Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata convened a City Hall hearing after survivors and officials described gaps in testing and reporting for suspected spiked drinks. The session pushed training, drink covers and a pending state bill to standardize hospital care into the spotlight.

Longtime House GOP leader Brad Jones announced Monday he won’t run again, saying he will finish his term through January 2027 and leaving his North Reading‑area seat open.

A sweeping Senate farm bill would define agritourism, cement food-infrastructure grants and create funds to train and support new and beginning farmers across Massachusetts.

AI-generated voice and image attacks have popped up in Massachusetts campaigns, prompting a House bill to require AI disclosures.

Lexington completed a phased ban on gas-powered leaf blowers; residents now must use electric equipment and complaints will be logged by police with penalties for repeat violators.

Sen. Ed Markey and two colleagues gave Meta until April 6 to explain whether its Ray‑Ban smart glasses will use facial recognition, warning of privacy and protest risks.

The state Senate voted 38‑0 to pass the PETS Act, which would ban most pet shop sales of dogs, cats and rabbits and route penalties into the state's animal‑care fund.

Governor Healey's budget would cut co‑responder funding by roughly $15 million, drawing sharp criticism from police chiefs and mental‑health advocates. Supporters warn the move could mean more arrests and ER visits.