After Feb. 2, homeowners throughout Massachusetts will be able to build accessory dwelling units by right on their property.

Federal authorities are threatening to investigate state officials who don't comply with immigration enforcement policies.

While President Donald Trump is in the midst of ramping up the federal government’s efforts to deport millions of people currently residing in the U.S. unlawfully, Republican lawmakers in ...

Families seeking access to taxpayer-funded shelters who claim eligibility for benefits receive up to $15,000 in services and housing during the month it takes state officials to determine whether they ...

Massachusetts AG sues to block Trump's order ending birthright citizenship, claiming constitutional violation.

Zeneyda Barrera Hernandez, an 18-year-old resident of Lynn, Massachusetts, had been held without bail since Monday.

The first-in-the-nation legislation prohibits hospitals from selling their primary campus to outside investors and ...

Bird flu appears to be widespread among birds in Massachusetts, state health and environmental officials said Wednesday.

Gov. Maura Healey hasn’t said whether she plans to run for reelection in 2026. But in a superlative-laden speech to state ...

Raising a child is no bargain, but a new study finds Massachusetts parents are spending more than anyone else in the country.

The governor endorsed Taunton State Rep. Carol Doherty's American Sign Language bill in a very public way at the state of the ...