Massachusetts Members Of Congress Backing Minimum Wage Hike
Members of Massachusetts all-Democratic congressional delegation are lining up behind an effort to hike the federal minimum wage to $12 per hour by 2020.
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Members of Massachusetts all-Democratic congressional delegation are lining up behind an effort to hike the federal minimum wage to $12 per hour by 2020.
Two of the Democratic Party's most vocal opponents of strengthening President Barack Obama's hand in trade deals are taking issue with his recent criticism and are calling on him to make public the draft text of a still incomplete deal with 11 other Pacific rim nations.
Warren said Thursday that she's against the death penalty for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and would rather see the Boston Marathon bomber "die in prison."
Senator Elizabeth Warren hosted a forum on the high cost of a college education and the student debt crisis at the University of Massachusetts Boston at 2 p.m. in the Campus Center Ballroom.
Warren insists she's not interested in the White House.
The Globe devoted a big chunk of its editorial pages Sunday to an assortment of exhortations to Sen. Elizabeth Warren to run for president.
Progressive activists hoping to draft Sen. Elizabeth Warren into the 2016 presidential race will hold their first meeting in the key early-voting state of New Hampshire on Saturday.
Warren said financial institutions are still getting 'too big to fail.'
In an exclusive interview, Senator Warren presses her case against corporate influence over Washington insiders.
A $400 million dollar project to deepen Boston Harbor over the next three years will bring larger cargo and cruise ships to the region and create thousands of new jobs.
A prominent liberal group is urging Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren to run for president in 2016.
In her first two years in the U.S. Senate, Elizabeth Warren has drawn praise and ire among her Capitol Hill colleagues as well as the ardent support of liberal loyalists.
Despite her criticism, Warren said she will not involve herself in the dispute.
Elizabeth Warren would have to be nuts to run for president in 2016.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren has filed a bill she said would let millions with existing federal student loans to refinance at the lower interest rates currently offered to new borrowers.
Senator Elizabeth Warren says she isn't running for president in the next election.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is insisting she isn't running for president in 2016.
More and more companies are checking the credit history of job applicants during the hiring process. U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren wants to change that. The Massachusetts Democrat says she will introduce a bill that would ban businesses from doing credit checks. She says the practice unfairly targets women, minorities, seniors, students and others with limited financial resources.
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren is pledging to serve out her full six-year term and not run for president in 2016.
Environmentalists say global warming has depleted fish stocks. Fishermen argue there are fish, and regulations that defy common sense.
As a cover story in the latest edition of The New Republic Magazine notes, Senator Elizabeth Warren has become the darling of the Democratic left.
The Massachusetts Republican Party has filed an ethics complaint against Sen. Elizabeth Warren's chief of staff Mindy Myers.
Massachusetts two Democratic U.S. senators say they want more information before deciding how to vote on President Barack Obama's request for limited military action in Syria.
The state's top political leaders are calling on Congress to pass stricter background checks for gun buyers.
The New England Patriots had another defensive no-show Sunday in Miami, leaving Jerod Mayo and his coaching staff searching for answers.
A Massachusetts man was crowned the winner of a Tom Holland look-alike contest in Boston on Sunday.
Jaylen Brown scored the Celtics' first 15 points on five consecutive 3-pointers and finished with 29 points, before Boston withstood a late charge to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-105 on Sunday.
Parents took part in a vigil Sunday evening outside a Massachusetts elementary school, as they hope the teachers union and school committee can come to an agreement to end the teacher strike before Thanksgiving.
Beatrice Busby will turn 109 this week. She's been going to the same church in Boston now for 100 years.
If you're planning on traveling on Thanksgiving Day in Massachusetts, it will be a mess with rain and possibly some snow.
When is the best time to travel this Thanksgiving week? AAA provides a look at what time you might want to hit the road.
Beatrice Busby will turn 109 this week. She's been going to the same church in Boston now for 100 years.
Some people may have thought there was a celebrity in the building at Southern New Hampshire University's graduation on Saturday. Annette Roberge certainly felt like one as she crossed the stage to get her diploma at 90 years old.
The New England Patriots had another defensive no-show Sunday in Miami, leaving Jerod Mayo and his coaching staff searching for answers.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
Several hospitals have failed to come to an agreement with the second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts, Point32Health.
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.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
Massachusetts voters approved ballot questions on the auditor's authority and the MCAS, but lawmakers may still tinker with them.
Donald Trump won 75 cities and towns in Massachusetts in the 2024 election. Eleven of them voted Democrat four years ago.
If you were looking for surprises, the 2024 election likely wasn't for you.
John Deaton said he believes Sen. Elizabeth Warren is creating divisiveness in the state
The CEO of TJ Maxx says President-elect Trump's tariffs plan could be good for business.
The maker of Bell's Seasoning says its stuffing won't be in stores for Thanksgiving this year.
The Museum of Ice Cream will open its doors this December in Boston's Seaport neighborhood.
It appears Tree House Brewing Company has big plans to expand in Boston, according to filings with the city.
Here's where to find Veterans Day 2024 free food offers and discounts at restaurants in Massachusetts.
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 New England Patriots had another defensive no-show Sunday in Miami, leaving Jerod Mayo and his coaching staff searching for answers.
Jaylen Brown scored the Celtics' first 15 points on five consecutive 3-pointers and finished with 29 points, before Boston withstood a late charge to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-105 on Sunday.
In a season full of ugly football games from the New England Patriots, Sunday's 34-15 loss to the Dolphins was easily the ugliest.
Former Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery was not unemployed for long.
The New England Patriots were completely dominated by the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, losing 34-15 at Hard Rock Stadium to fall to 3-9 on the season.
Researchers spotted a right whale in Cape Cod Bay exhibiting behavior that is typically seen later in the season.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
New York City is officially legalizing jaywalking. Is it time for Boston to do the same?
Boston is looking to give new life to the historic bear dens in Franklin Park.
The massive comet that's starting to become visible in the night sky won't stick around for too long.