Opioid overdose deaths decline nearly 6 percent in first quarter in Massachusetts
A total of 467 people died of confirmed or estimated opioid overdose deaths in the first three months of 2020, according to new state data,Read More
Bars quietly moved to last phase of reopening in Massachusetts
Looking to grab a drink at your favorite watering hole? Unless it provides seated food service, you’ll have to wait until Phase 4 after administrationRead More
Memo outlines conditions for long-term care visits in Massachusetts
Starting Wednesday, Massachusetts state officials will allow residents of nursing homes, rest homes and assisted living facilities to receive guests during pre-scheduled outdoor visits. Long-termRead More
Director: Mass. Lottery at risk of becoming obsolete
The Massachusetts Lottery, one of the most vaunted in the nation over the years, faces “a significant threat of becoming somewhat obsolete” as the COVID-19Read More
MBTA debt, spending plans flagged as concerns
The MBTA‘s independent oversight panel warned on Tuesday that the transit agency may need to scale back plans on transforming fare collection, weekend pilot programs andRead More
Lawmakers propose expanding tolls on Mass. highways, charging drivers for every mile they travel
Massachusetts lawmakers on Thursday proposed expanding highway tolls and charging drivers for every mile they travel to generate additional revenue to fund the state’s growingRead More