Keller @ Large: Expect More Of The Same In Baker's Second Term
What can we expect from Gov. Charlie Baker as he takes the oath Thursday for a second four-year term?
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What can we expect from Gov. Charlie Baker as he takes the oath Thursday for a second four-year term?
The base pay for legislators will go up $3,709 to $66,256 next year. Baker's salary will grow from $151,800 to $195,970.
Gov. Charlie Baker is pledging to serve all four years of his second term but won't say yet whether he hopes to continue in office beyond that.
Republican Charlie Baker re-elected to second term as Massachusetts governor.
Asked to name a personal hero, Jay Gonzalez named former Democratic Gov. Deval Patrick. Charlie Baker named Abraham Lincoln.
Why is a Republican governor running up a huge lead over the Democratic challenger in an otherwise all-blue state?
Less than a month before Election Day, there's a close race on one ballot question and confusion over another in Massachusetts.
With less than a month to go before he is up for re-election, a new poll shows Charlie Baker continues to be the most popular governor in the country.
Here's Jon's take on the WBZ-TV gubernatorial debate.
If you want to cast an informed vote for governor four weeks from today, Jon says you should watch tonight's WBZ-TV debate.
Gov. Charlie Baker is calling on fellow Republicans not to proceed with a vote in the Senate to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.
Governor Charlie Baker says fentanyl is increasingly becoming the biggest overdose threat in the state.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker says he's planning to sign a bill that would repeal a series of antiquated state laws, including a ban on abortion.
Gov. Charlie Baker signed a bill Tuesday that will allow for the temporary removal of firearms from people considered a danger to themselves or others.
The project will extend the Green Line about 4.7 miles through east Cambridge into Somerville and Medford.
Gov. Charlie Baker is reversing course on his earlier decision to send National Guard resources to the United States border with Mexico.
Charlie Baker for president? Really?
Former Massachusetts Senate President Stan Rosenberg says he will resign his Senate seat effective Friday at 5 p.m.
With just months to go before his potential re-election, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker remains the most popular governor in the United States, according to a new poll.
Tom Brady's going with a new look at age 40.
Governor Charlie Baker says the operator of the commuter rail needs to "up their game" after a rough start to the winter.
A new poll suggests Massachusetts voters like their governor and really don't like the president.
Gov. Charlie Baker and state Auditor Suzanne Bump, a Democrat, sparred Monday over a recently released audit that claimed Massachusetts' child welfare agency was unaware of or failed to report to prosecutors hundreds of injuries sustained by children in its care.
To the surprise of no one, Gov. Charlie Baker has announced he is seeking a second four-year term.
There is plenty to do in New England this weekend, even in the middle of a frigid stretch in Massachusetts.
A group of strangers worked together to save a woman who was trapped under a car in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Brayden Point reached 600 career points with a power-play goal, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 27 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Thursday night.
Investigators believe the men knew about the package that was being delivered.
Local fire chiefs say crews on the west coast are likely working double or triple shifts under extreme conditions.
A group of strangers worked together to save a woman who was trapped under a car in Lawrence.
Investigators believe the men knew about the package that was being delivered.
Massachusetts approved court transcribers have not had a pay raise since 1988 and they want that to change.
Newly sworn in New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte urged businesses in Massachusetts to make the move to the Granite State.
Fitchburg firefighters have responded to three electrical fires in the last two weeks.
A Massachusetts doctor said he welcomes the surgeon general's proposal to add warning labels to alcohol about the links to cancer but some business owners are concerned this will affect their sales.
Massachusetts is seeing an increase in reported norovirus cases this season compared to the previous year.
A 6-year-old boy has RSV, strep throat, and pneumonia. His mother never thought a cough could escalate so fast.
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
If beauty products are on your Christmas list this year, one Massachusetts doctor is urging you to check labels for ingredients that may be hazardous to your health.
If you carry a credit card balance, beware. You'll be paying a lot more for those Christmas gifts due to rising interest rates.
A family visiting Boston left behind a videotape with precious memories in their rental car.
A Cape Cod woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after struggling to get her health insurance provider to approve an overnight hospital stay for a major surgical procedure.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
At the Consumer Electronics Show, car companies showed how dashboards, skylights and even windshields can transform into a digital playground.
Meta - the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and Threads - said it's ending its fact-checking program. What does that mean for social media?
Veteran political reporter Gin Dumcius of CommonWealth Beacon previewed the upcoming legislative session and other key 2025 topics in Massachusetts politics.
By beating Ted Kennedy in 1980, Jon Keller says Jimmy Carter opened the door for Michael Dukakis, Paul Tsongas and John Kerry.
Jon Keller said Jimmy Carter is a worthy study in what makes a great American great.
Nordstrom is closing stores that anchor two Massachusetts malls.
Many stores and supermarkets in Massachusetts are open Christmas Eve but closing early.
Holiday shoppers his the malls on Saturday to get last-minute gifts and a little bit of holiday cheer.
A romance bookstore - the first in the Boston area - has opened its doors in Cambridge, giving fans of the genre the chance to revel in romantic reads.
Ocean State Job Lot announced this week it is taking over another Christmas Tree Shops location, this one in North Attleboro.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Brayden Point reached 600 career points with a power-play goal, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 27 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Thursday night.
Mike Vrabel, who won three Super Bowls with the New England Patriots as a player, has interviewed for the team's head coaching job.
The New England Patriots would like to speak with Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn about their head-coaching vacancy.
The Boston Bruins will play another outdoor game in 2026, this time in Tampa against the Lightning.
The New England Patriots will interview Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson for their head coaching vacancy on Friday.
Why are there giant pink inflatable sculptures in downtown Boston? It's part of a new art installation.
Centuries-old angels have been uncovered at the Old North Church in Boston, made famous by Paul Revere's midnight ride.
A dog trainer in Massachusetts managed to create the perfect "dog nativity scene" that's going viral on social media.
Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a 20-year-old blind cat who was seen floating on a piece of ice in Westford.
The Mount Washington Observatory shared photos of staff members hanging ten on "rime ice" formations.