Massachusetts is considering a bill to limit driving mileage to reduce emissions, despite concerns about its impact on rural residents and inconsistencies with lawmakers' own travel stipends.

The Plymouth Police detailed their weekly activity in a social media post, reporting 901 incidents including 18 arrests and 62 wellbeing checks, showcasing law enforcement's community involvement.

Governor Healey declares January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month in Massachusetts, emphasizing cancer risks for firefighters and promoting screening and prevention programs.

Michelle Wu began her second term as Boston's mayor, highlighting achievements and setting priorities for housing, education, and city infrastructure improvements. She criticized the Trump administration and plans to tackle local and federal issues.

Mayor Michelle Wu appointed Lydia Torres and Franklin Peralta to the Boston School Committee, and reappointed Dr. Stephen Alkins. The committee oversees BPS governance, policy, and superintendent evaluation.

Boston residents protested against the U.S. military strike in Venezuela and the capture of President Maduro, criticizing it as an oil-driven war and an act of imperialism.

Jeffrey Szymaniak resigned as superintendent of Whitman-Hanson schools amid budget crisis and staff layoffs. Dr. John Marcus steps in as acting superintendent.

Boston Harbor's shellfishing classification is changing for the first time in 100 years following a clean-up, allowing direct consumption from certain areas.

Massachusetts secured $162 million in federal funds to improve rural healthcare, part of a five-year initiative involving local partners and focusing on service upgrades, preventive medicine, and technology.

Massachusetts reported a 12% drop in fire fatalities in 2025 compared to the prior year, with 44 deaths across 30 fires. Smoking materials were the main cause, and most deaths occurred in residential settings.

Massachusetts starts 2026 with new laws on cannabis lounges, boater education, deer hunting, assault penalties on transit workers, and the addition of two commemorative days.

Mayor Michelle Wu initiated the construction of a community center in Boston's North End, featuring a gym, fitness areas, and pool spaces, with LEED Silver standards and a budget of $50-60 million.

Massachusetts AG Campbell secured a settlement with HHS, ending Trump administration-induced delays in NIH research grants, impacting studies on diseases like Alzheimer's.