Bill Would Allow Adoption Of Younger Sibling, Uncle Or Aunt
Supporters of the legislation say it would let families stay together and ensure a stable home environment.
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Supporters of the legislation say it would let families stay together and ensure a stable home environment.
The bill would waive fees for people experiencing homelessness and let them meet the proof of residency requirements by presenting documentation from an entity providing services in the state.
Jon Keller says the exploitation of the battle against COVID-19 by political opportunists was on display at Tuesday's Senate hearing.
Massachusetts lawmakers reflected on the violence at the U.S. Capitol on the one year anniversary of the attack.
On the first anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey criticized Donald Trump for continuing to "perpetuate the big lie" after the former president falsely asserted again on Thursday that the 2020 election was rigged.
On the first anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol Hill riot, Massachusetts Congressman Stephen Lynch spoke to WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben about his experience during the attacks and what he would say to those who downplay the severity of what happened.
On the first anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol Hill riot, Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovern spoke to WBZ-TV's Breana Pitts about what America can learn from the attacks on the Capitol.
Massachusetts Congressman Jake Auchincloss talked to WBZ-TV's Breana Pitts about his experience watching the Capitol Hill attack that happened a year ago and what he hopes the January 6th Commission will accomplish.
Massachusetts Congresswoman Lori Trahan talked to WBZ TV's Breana Pitts about how angry she still feels about efforts to downplay the severity of the Capitol Hill riot last January.
WBZ TV's Breana Pitts talked to Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton about what's changed in the one year since the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Gardner is the nation's longest-serving secretary of state.
Attorney General Maura Healey would have more name recognition than other candidates currently running.
Former Massachusetts state senator Ben Downing has ended his campaign for governor.
As she prepares to take over as U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts, Rachael Rollins warned of serious problems stemming from pandemic hardship and disruption.
Democratic state Rep. Claire Cronin, of Easton, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate late Friday.
Ed Sheeran is speaking out about the decision to drop Macklemore from his tour, and his conversation with New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft.
Police in Barnstable, Massachusetts, say a 74-year-old man was violently assaulted after a road rage incident.
Lindsay Clancy's Massachusetts murder trial has gained international attention, which has also put a spotlight on jurors in the case.
Judge William Sullivan has extended his previous order concealing the names of jurors in Lindsay Clancy's high-profile murder trial indefinitely.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced new measures to strengthen postpartum and mental healthcare.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
A former FAA special agent says the 9/11 attacks never should have happened because the government was aware of the vulnerabilities.
According to I-Team sources, a Massachusetts State Police trooper allegedly targeted his former girlfriend with racist messages after she began dating a man of color.
Massachusetts State Police have opened an internal affairs investigation after an alleged sexual assault at the department's Oak Bluffs barracks, the WBZ-TV I-Team has learned.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
Payton Tolle opened the game with an immaculate inning, Roman Anthony hit a go-ahead single and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 on Sunday.
The bad news for the New England Patriots continues to get worse when it comes to wide receiver A.J. Brown's ankle injury.
Ranger Suarez struck out eight in seven innings of one-run ball, Wilyer Abreu hit a tiebreaking two-run double and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 5-1 on Saturday to halt a three-game skid.
For the first time ever, the annual Red Bandana Game was held on 9/11, honoring Welles Crowther's heroism.
Carter Jensen had a two-run double, Salvador Perez added an RBI and the Kansas City Royals beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
