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Baker: Plow Snow Now, Worry About Paying Later
The governor said public safety is goal No. 1.
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The governor said public safety is goal No. 1.
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker issued a state-wide snow emergency Sunday evening, urging employers to close businesses and non-essential employees to stay home.
WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller had WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Joe Mathieu on Keller @ Large Sunday to discuss the politics of snow.
Gov. Charlie Baker said Thursday that overhauling the MassHealth program will be an early priority as he looks ahead to crafting his budget proposal for the new fiscal year.
Governor Charlie Baker and Boston Mayor Marty Walsh joined Dan Rea on NightSide Wednesday night.
Gov. Charlie Baker is proposing more than $500 million in spending cuts to help close a state budget shortfall for the fiscal year ending June 30.
The bitter cold and all of the snow left behind from the last two storms crippled the MBTA Tuesday morning.
Gov. Charlie Baker is defending his decision not to order a driving ban during Monday's storm after banning cars from the roads during last week's blizzard.
MBTA officials said it is investigating to see if anything could have been handled better after passengers broke through windows of a disabled train at Quincy Center.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker visited some of the areas hit hardest by the two-day blizzard that left up to three feet of snow in some communities.
Baker took some time to answer some lighthearted questions about the storm.
A statewide travel ban will go into effect at midnight.
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh says he opposes putting the city's 2024 Olympics bid before voters.
The state's political heavyweights attended the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast to honor the legacy of the slain civil rights leader.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has ordered the state board of pardons to withdraw guidelines put into effect last year by then-Gov. Deval Patrick that made it easier to appeal for clemency.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker moved Wednesday to clarify the status of the recently appointed prosecutor whose office is overseeing the murder case against former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez.
Republican Gov. Charlie Baker and Democratic leaders discussed the projected state budget shortfall during his first meeting on Monday.
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker admitted Sunday that he did not get the details right of a story he told during his inaugural address.
Newly sworn in Gov. Charlie Baker will tour a variety of Western Massachusetts locations, focusing on jobs, schools and communities.
Gov. Charlie Baker has ordered an immediate hiring freeze across state government as one of his first steps toward reducing a state budget deficit.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh promised the bidding process for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games will be open and transparent.
Charlie Baker has a day of festivities marking his swearing-in as the state's 72nd chief executive.
Charlie Baker officially takes over as the Governor of Massachusetts as he is inaugurated during a ceremony at the State House.
The Baker era begins Thursday with many challenges and the promise of significant change.
The Boston Red Sox have now lost four in a row since the All-Star break.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
What to expect when the Patriots officially report to training camp on Tuesday -- the team's first camp under head coach Jerod Mayo.
The party held a virtual call during which Governor Maura Healey moved for the delegates to have a unified endorsement of Kamala Harris.
While other companies have remedied their delays, Delta continues to struggle to catch up on flights.
Karen Read's next trial will be in January, but the judge still has some issues to settle.
A juror in the Karen Read trial says they weren't sure how to communicate a unanimous decision on two charges.
The party held a virtual call during which Governor Maura Healey moved for the delegates to have a unified endorsement of Kamala Harris.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that she is pregnant and will welcome her third child in January.
While other companies have remedied their delays, Delta continues to struggle to catch up on flights.
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 Boston Red Sox have now lost four in a row since the All-Star break.
What to expect when the Patriots officially report to training camp on Tuesday -- the team's first camp under head coach Jerod Mayo.
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.
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.