Gov. Maura Healey’s new Massachusetts plan puts primary care, nursing recruitment and surprise billing under the cost-cutting microscope.

Maura Healey agrees to two debates, including WCVB’s election-cycle finale, as Republicans continue fighting over their own matchup.

More than 20 speakers challenged a proposed Quincy ordinance banning public encampments as the City Council began its review.

A federal appeals court rejected North End restaurants’ discrimination claims against Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, but left a narrower challenge to the city’s outdoor-dining fees alive.

Massachusetts families are backing a proposal for a statewide office and review process for unsolved homicides.

Massachusetts senators unanimously advanced a long-delayed shield law for journalists, but the measure still faces negotiations before it can become law.

Gov. Maura Healey now supports a single-payer health care system, a striking shift as Massachusetts families face the country’s highest employer-based premiums.

Burlington Public Schools could face federal enforcement after officials found the district violated parents’ rights over a sensitive student survey.

The Massachusetts AG says Beacon Mobility colluded to split school-bus contracts and hike prices in Lynn, Dedham and Saugus; the company agreed to a $2.4M settlement and new oversight measures.

Somerville approved a body‑worn camera policy and accepted a $231,635 state grant; residents pushed for tighter privacy rules and civilian oversight.

AstraZeneca says it has retooled pricing for new drug launches in response to the White House's most‑favoured‑nation push. The move could change launch timing and global price dynamics.

A BU public‑relations grad’s satirical Cockroach Janta Party morphed into nationwide protests that helped force India’s education minister to resign.

The First Circuit is weighing an appeal of Maine’s $5,000 cap on super PAC donations; the ruling could reframe campaign finance across the country.