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