'No-Excuse' Vote By Mail Extension Signed Into Law In Massachusetts

Gov. Charlie Baker signed into law a bill extending provisions that make it easier for Massachusetts residents to vote by mail.

• Mar 16, 2021

Gov. Baker's COVID Response Approval Rating Sees Sizable Drop In New UMass Poll

A new poll shows a drop in Gov. Charlie Baker's approval rating among residents for how he's handling the coronavirus pandemic.

• Mar 15, 2021

Funding Childcare Industry 'Fundamental To Our Economy,' Rep. Clark Says

Massachusetts Rep. Katherine Clark, the assistant speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, said she believes it is "fundamental to our economy" that financial support is provided to the childcare industry.

• Mar 14, 2021

Massachusetts Lawmakers OK Bill To Extend Mail-In, Early Voting

The Massachusetts House and Senate have given final approval to a bill that extends mail-in and early voting options through the end of June.

• Mar 13, 2021

Permanent Daylight Saving Time? Bipartisan Group Of Senators Files 'Sunshine Protection Act'

Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey is among a bipartisan group of senators that is reintroducing a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent across the country.

• Mar 10, 2021

Keller @ Large: Record Number Of Unaccompanied Children In Custody At Border

The Texas border is seeing a record-shattering influx of unaccompanied children, overwhelming the government's shelter capacity.

• Mar 9, 2021

State Should Allow Health Departments To Vaccinate Teachers, Mass. Senate President Karen Spilka Says

Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka said educators should be prioritized in the state's COVID vaccine plan.

• Mar 7, 2021

Governor Charlie Baker, Wife In Florida Following Death In Family

Governor Charlie Baker has traveled out of Massachusetts following a death in the family.

• Mar 5, 2021

John Barros, Boston's Former Chief Of Economic Development, Joins Mayoral Race

John Barros, Boston's former Chief of Economic Development, is now the fifth person to throw their hat into the mayoral race.

• Mar 4, 2021

Did Dead People Vote For Joe Biden? Jon Keller Answers Your Questions

You've got questions about politics and public policy, WBZ-TV Political Analyst Jon Keller has answers.

• Mar 2, 2021

Senate Confirms Raimondo As Biden Commerce Secretary

The Senate voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to confirm Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo to serve as President Joe Biden's commerce secretary.

• Mar 2, 2021

Mitt Romney Taken To Hospital For 'A Lot Of Stitches' After Fall In Boston

Sen. Mitt Romney was knocked unconscious and taken to the hospital for "a lot of stitches" on his eyebrow and eyelid after a fall over the weekend, he told reporters Monday.

• Mar 1, 2021

Elizabeth Warren Introduces 'Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act'

Warren and other progressive Democrats want the ultra-wealthy to pay for new spending.

• Mar 1, 2021

Boston Will Avoid Holding Multiple Mayoral Elections

A measure aimed at eliminating the need for a special election in Boston if Mayor Marty Walsh steps down to become labor secretary was signed into law.

• Feb 26, 2021

Supply Is Biggest Issue Baker Tells Panel Examining Bumpy Vaccine Rollout

Governor Charlie Baker testified late Thursday morning before the oversight committee looking into the state's bumpy vaccination rollout.

• Feb 25, 2021

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