Gov. Baker Asks For Snow Disaster Declaration
The governor of Massachusetts has formally asked the federal government to declare a disaster in 10 counties after a record-setting series of winter storms.
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The governor of Massachusetts has formally asked the federal government to declare a disaster in 10 counties after a record-setting series of winter storms.
Gov. Baker's administration plans to seek about $400 million in federal disaster assistance for the record-setting snowstorms that wreaked havoc on Massachusetts.
Republican Gov. Charlie Baker and Democratic leaders of the state Legislature announced Monday they would jointly hire an outside consultant to advise them on the bid to bring the 2024 Olympics to Boston, saying they wanted to assure that hosting the games wouldn't unfairly burden taxpayers.
Gov. Charlie Baker is taking a short break after spending his first ten weeks in office.
Boston mayors have boycotted the event for 20 years over the gay rights issue.
Baker was also asked about his recent shakeup of the state Health Connector Board.
Secretary Galvin says the state's presidential primary could be in jeopardy.
Gov. Baker, who was not told in advance of Patrick's role, said he was more concerned about the many "unanswered questions" surrounding the Olympic bid.
The New England Patriots have joined thousands of business and organizations filing legal briefs at the Supreme Court in support of gay marriage.
Gov. Charlie Baker took the wraps off his first state budget on Wednesday.
Gov. Charlie Baker plans to seek a nearly $65 million increase in state subsidies for the Boston area's beleaguered public transit system.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has his work cut out for him as he prepares to unveil his first state budget proposal.
Gov. Charlie Baker says he's been reaching out to federal officials as Massachusetts prepares to make a formal request for disaster relief following the spate of recent snowstorms.
Schools around Massachusetts are reopening after February vacation — some with a lot of catching up to do.
The MBTA restored more service on rail lines Sunday morning after weeks of limited operation that has frustrated riders.
The governor praised the National Guard for their efforts in the snow cleanup.
Gov. Charlie Baker has unveiled the first steps his administration plans to take in fighting heroin and prescription drug abuse and addiction.
Gov. Charlie Baker says he's done with "excuses."
Another frustrating commute for riders on the MBTA and already a warning that commuters should expect the same service on Wednesday.
Sen. Rosenberg chastised taxpayers for wanting more service than they're willing to pay for but declined to defend MBTA management.
Gov. Charlie Baker said the state will work to try and get public transportation in Boston back to normal faster than the 30-day timeframe recently outlined by the MBTA.
Mass. Governor Charlie Baker declared next week to be 'Valentine's week,' encouraging residents to buy from small businesses that have taken a hit from the severe weather.
Boston is trying to import help from everywhere, especially with another storm on the horizon.
Beverly Scott is resigning as MBTA general manager, the transportation agency said Wednesday afternoon.
The MBTA said it needed the break to clear snow and ice from tracks and to assess equipment damaged by the spate of storms.
It's mid-March, and some snow on the ground didn't stop Massachusetts golfers from hitting the links on Sunday.
The annual South Boston St. Patrick's Day parade took place Sunday, drawing massive crowds.
The Boston area and much of southern New England is heading into an active stretch of weather to start the week.
Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu had an epic bat flip after hitting a clutch home run for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic.
Jayson Tatum had 20 points and 14 rebounds in a season-high 32 minutes as Boston beat Washington on Saturday.
The Boston area and much of southern New England is heading into an active stretch of weather to start the week.
The annual South Boston St. Patrick's Day parade took place Sunday, drawing massive crowds.
It's mid-March, and some snow on the ground didn't stop Massachusetts golfers from hitting the links on Sunday.
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TSA workers have been calling out sick at many airports as they are missing their first paycheck. So far at Logan Airport, lines are moving smoothly.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
A woman went to visit her mother's grave at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury and was surprised to see the headstone was moved.
In the last four years there were 168 threats made against trial court judges in Massachusetts, according to state records.
A former staff member at a Massachusetts residential program for children living with autism is accused of breaking a teenage student's arm.
The ads for the Find Mass Money website in Massachusetts make it seem easy. But one couple struggled to get their $11,000.
Four Massachusetts State Police instructors have been charged following an investigation into the 2024 death of state police recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia.
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.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar, a well-known Irish pub in Worcester, Massachusetts for decades, is closing for good right before St. Patrick's Day.
Gillette is making a $1 billion investment in a new Boston headquarters.
The restaurants at View Boston are closing this spring.
Uno Pizzeria and Not Your Average Joe's are closing more restaurants in Massachusetts.
Kowloon is expected to draw big crowds to Revere, Massachusetts when it opens a new tiki bar.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu had an epic bat flip after hitting a clutch home run for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic.
Jayson Tatum had 20 points and 14 rebounds in a season-high 32 minutes as Boston beat Washington on Saturday.
Charlie McAvoy scored twice and Fraser Minten had the shootout winner as the Boston Bruins beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Saturday.
Boston Legacy started off its first game by breaking records, becoming the highest-attended inaugural home opener in National Women's Soccer League history.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander broke Wilt Chamberlain's record for consecutive games with 20 points or more, scoring 35 points in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 104-102 win over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.
Researchers spotted the season's first North Atlantic right whale mothers and calves in Cape Cod Bay.
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, have been spotted not far off the coast of Massachusetts.
The MSPCA-Angell is looking to find homes for 163 rats that were surrendered in Massachusetts.
Cape Cod beaches are covered with chunks of ice amid an abnormally cold winter in Massachusetts.
Snowmobilers came to the rescue of a moose that was buried up to its neck in snow off a New England trail on Tuesday.