Gov. Baker Signs Bill To Preserve Sexual Assault Evidence
Gov. Charlie Baker has signed a bill that would require sexual assault evidence to be preserved for at least 15 years.
Gov. Charlie Baker has signed a bill that would require sexual assault evidence to be preserved for at least 15 years.
Who's the most popular politician in Massachusetts?
Charlie Baker can't claim the title of the country's most-liked governor anymore, according to a new poll.
Gov. Charlie Baker is expected to announce an overhaul of the way the state's criminal justice system handles mentally ill inmates Tuesday, The Boston Globe reports.
Three offshore wind energy developers holding leases in federal waters off Massachusetts have agreed to use a state facility on the New Bedford waterfront as a staging area for future projects, Gov. Charlie Baker's administration said Tuesday.
Gov. Charlie Baker is rolling out the red carpet for the 40th Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers this week to discuss issues ranging from energy needs to new technologies.
Flanked by several canine constituents, Gov. Charlie Baker signed a bipartisan bill Wednesday that protects pets left in hot cars--as well as those who break them out in order to rescue them.
Before taking such action, a person would have to first make reasonable efforts to find the animal's owner and make a call to police.
The new law takes effect July 1, 2018.
Gov. Charlie Baker says he will sign a bill that will prevent those who cannot prove they are legally in the United States from being issued a driver's license.
Gov. Charlie Baker says the MBTA remains in "very tough shape" despite significant improvement under a special panel overseeing the transit system.
Gov. Charlie Baker said he's focused on his day job and pushing through legislation before the end of the session--not on his party's national convention.
The Massachusetts state budget gap for the new fiscal year is wider than originally thought.
The legislation filed Thursday would upgrade causing serious bodily injury to an officer from a misdemeanor to a felony and boost the maximum prison time to 10 years
During a press conference at the State House Monday morning regarding public safety after the massacre that killed 49 and wounded more than 50 at an Orlando gay club, Gov. Charlie Baker said the mass shooting hit especially close to home for him, as his brother and several of his friends are gay.
All six New England governors say fighting the social stigma associated with addiction is key to battling the opioid crisis raging across the region, claiming thousands of lives.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker sat down with WBZ political analyst Jon Keller last week to talk about a range of topics, from the transgender bill passed in the House to the Green Line Extension project to the proposed "millionaire tax."
Gov. Charlie Baker says he would sign the bill banning discrimination of transgender people from public accommodations if it were to pass.
We're now more than a third of the way through his term, and we're wondering – is the old Baker making a comeback?
Governor Charlie Baker and Attorney General Maura Healey announced a $250,000 campaign to remind people of Massachusetts' Good Samaritan law that could save the lives of people suffering drug overdoses.
Gov. Charlie Baker wants to devote more than $1 billion to affordable housing over the next five years with the goal of preserving or creating 5,000 affordable units.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker is one popular guy.
Area residents will have an opportunity to sound off on the state's plan to create a refuge for endangered rattlesnakes on an uninhabited Quabbin Reservoir island.
"I'm not going to vote for Mr. Trump, and I sincerely doubt I'll be voting for Hillary Clinton either," the governor said Wednesday.
Governor Charlie Baker addressed reporters at the State House Thursday about comments that resulted in him being booed off stage by protesters at an LGBT event in Boston Wednesday night, saying he was proud of his record on LGBT issues.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Young dancers from across the country are spending the summer in Boston, learning from some of the best in ballet.
Taunton Mayor Shaunna O'Connell pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and battery on a family member and assault and battery on a family member.
A Canadian expert on artificial intelligence says that to nurture our minds and reduce the risk of dementia, we should focus on real intelligence rather than artificial intelligence.
Some people with a red meat allergy may be able to eat bacon after all - if it's been genetically altered.
Karen Read was back in court Monday afternoon for a hearing on how her case will go forward after her trial ended in a mistrial three weeks ago.
A juror in the Karen Read trial says they weren't sure how to communicate a unanimous decision on two charges.
President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race on Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination.
Massachusetts drivers still can't get their cars inspected, days after a Microsoft outage affected the RMV.
With Kamala Harris in and Joe Biden out, Donald Trump is now the oldest major-party presidential nominee ever.
A Canadian expert on artificial intelligence says that to nurture our minds and reduce the risk of dementia, we should focus on real intelligence rather than artificial intelligence.
Some people with a red meat allergy may be able to eat bacon after all - if it's been genetically altered.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Caring for someone with dementia can be incredibly stressful and a new study finds that stress can cause damage on a cellular level, which can lead to mental and physical health problems.
A new study out of the U.K. says so-called "night owls" may have better brain function.
The state is taking action after an I-Team investigation exposed nursing homes that are not paying workers.
After the I-Team went to Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices, workers got their paychecks. Days later, their banks said the checks were no good.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
An 84-year-old Navy veteran paid a shop thousands of dollars for a headstone. Two years later he still had nothing, until he reached out to WBZ's Call For Action.
Just days after the judge in the Karen Read case announced a mistrial, lawyers for the Mansfield woman are now looking to dismiss two of the charges against her.
With Kamala Harris in and Joe Biden out, Donald Trump is now the oldest major-party presidential nominee ever.
Has the news media been too focused on President Joe Biden's age and health, as more Democrats urge him to leave the presidential race?
For undecided voters, Jon Keller said Trump's RNC speech disrupted, at least temporarily, the negative impressions that fuel his unpopularity.
Jon Keller says Donald Trump chose not to unite the nation by selecting Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate.
Jon Keller takes a look at the short-term political implications of the Trump assassination attempt.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Stop & Shop says it will be closing 32 stores this year and eight of them are in Massachusetts.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
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.
The Red Sox will not have the services of closer Kenley Jansen for their three-game set against the Rockies in Colorado.
The Celtics locked up another key member of their championship core in Sam Hauser, but the team is now going to have to pay a massive luxury tax bill in the coming years.
Training camp is a great time for players to establish themselves and earn a spot on a team's roster. On the flip side, it's also a time when certain players are fighting to keep their job.
Shohei Ohtani hit a 473-foot home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep six times in a 9-6 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.
Will Smith singled with the bases loaded and one out in the 11th inning to drive in Kiké Hernández as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 7-6 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
New photos show an endangered North Atlantic right whale that's named after Fenway Park alongside her calf.
A Massachusetts woman got a big surprise when she was checking her lottery tickets.
Dr. Jennifer LaFemina saved a Little League umpire's life while at her son's baseball game in Massachusetts.
The 93-mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is now open in Vermont.
For the second time this year, a flamingo has been spotted on Cape Cod.