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The former state representative whose unsuccessful campaign for Congress was dogged by accusations that while a police officer he failed to properly supervise a subordinate conducting a strip search has been named second in command at the Barnstable County Sheriff's department.
A bipartisan group of Massachusetts lawmakers wants to do away with parole for anyone serving more than one life sentence after a parolee released from three life sentences allegedly killed a police officer.
Gov. Deval Patrick on Monday proposed ending the state's practice of hiring private attorneys to represent most indigent criminal defendants in Massachusetts, a proposal the administration says will save $45 million a year, but is drawing criticism from defense attorneys.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating the relationship between former state Treasurer Timothy Cahill, his official and campaign staffs and a former aide who went on to work for investment banker Goldman Sachs.
Former Boston City Councilor Chuck Turner faces sentencing this week on federal corruption charges.
One year after a stunning election loss, Martha Coakley is now calling for major changes in the state's parole board. Jon Keller is at large.
New Hampshire Republicans elected a tea party figure as their leader and rejected the establishment-backed candidate, a sign that activists in this early voting presidential state have embraced the anti-government message that helped them make inroads in November's election.
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has been busy gearing up for her second term as the state's top law enforcement officer.
Massachusetts is facing at least a $1 billion budget gap, but Gov. Deval Patrick says there is no need for the state to consider filing for bankruptcy.
Prosecutors want Chuck Turner to serve more than three years in prison for corruption.
Acting Chief Brian Murphy told Mayor William Lantigua Thursday night that he is stepping down as acting fire chief after the Lawrence City Council voted to give more power to the mayor over Murphy's position, and remove it from civil service.
Attorney General Martha Coakley is urging Gov. Deval Patrick to name a crime victim or victim advocate when he appoints new members to the Massachusetts Parole Board.
Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rick Sullivan has picked former Fall River Mayor Edward Lambert to replace him as commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
The state's top elected officials gathered in the House chambers Friday to honor former state auditor Joe DeNucci.
Gov. Patrick told city and town leaders he will cut some of their local aid, but attempt to offset the reduction with legislation granting them long-sought power to trim their employee health insurance costs.
