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More than 100 individuals testified before the Joint Committee on Homeland Security and Public Safety at what was the first of five public hearings that will be held across the state.

Family and friends laid Christian Estrada to rest on a day as sunny as the grin the 24-year-old Iraq War veteran flashed in family photos.

Citing what casino opponents described as inaccurate and misleading analyses in Foxwoods Massachusetts' proposal to selectmen two weeks ago, Casino-Free Milford Co-chairmen John Seaver and Steven Trettel offered their group's rebuttal at Monday's selectmen's meeting.

BOSTON -- Massachusetts slightly improved to No. 28 in the nation last year for its number of structurally deficient bridges , according to a new report that underscores a need for more transportation dollars to repair roads and bridges.

The debate over whether foods containing genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, should have to be labeled as such is picking up steam.

By the numbers, West Virginia's 3rd District looks like a prime Republican takeover opportunity.

Gov. Deval Patrick announced $5.2 million in Massachusetts Cultural Council Facilities Fund grants Monday that included the Marconi Maritime Center and the Orpheum Theater.

Even as Apple sizzles in the Senate hot seat for alleged tax evasion and finds itself the object of a Justice Department investigation into price-fixing e-books, the company still enjoys a vast reservoir of good faith with the American people.

U.S. Senate candidates Republican Gabriel Gomez, left, and Democratic Representative Edward Markey, right, talked with moderator R.D. Sahl, center, before a debate in Boston on Tuesday night.

A sergeant in the Arizona National Guard who served in Iraq has been sentenced to three years in a Massachusetts prison after pleading guilty to his role in a scheme to move $1 million worth of cocaine from Mexico to Canada.

Three Tennessee clinics have received subpoenas for documents related to drugs from a Massachusetts specialty pharmacy linked to a fungal meningitis outbreak last year.

During the past few years, despite its well-intentions, it has become apparent that our current welfare system is in need of repair.

More than 100 students applied for Charter's 29th annual Scholar Athlete Awards, and 13 area graduating high school seniors were recently granted $13,500 in scholarships.

Massachusetts Senate President Therese Murray disclosed a comprehensive welfare reform bill this morning that focuses on helping welfare recipients find jobs.

One-hundred-and-forty lucky Massachusetts drivers could soon find themselves sporting a new low number on their license plates.

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State Senate Democrats have introduced a new bill this week intended at reforming the Massachusetts welfare system, including forcing applicants to prove they have searched for employment through a state program.

Donald Berwick, who ran the Medicare and Medicaid programs for President Obama, formally launched his campaign Monday to become governor of Massachusetts.

Donald Berwick, who ran the Medicare and Medicaid programs for President Obama, formally launched his campaign Monday to become governor of Massachusetts.

Donald Berwick, a former controversial figure in the Obama administration who served as the administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, said he will run for governor of Massachusetts next year.