Massachusetts lawmakers vow reproductive rights fight is just beginning

In Massachusetts, reaction to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was swift.

• Jun 24, 2022

Gov. Baker signs bill ensuring mail-in ballots, early voting

The new law would also increase ballot access for voters with disabilities and service members overseas.

• Jun 22, 2022

Gov. Charlie Baker will support a gas tax holiday in Massachusetts

WBZ-TV's Beth Germano spoke with drivers about a potential gas tax holiday in Massachusetts.

• Jun 22, 2022

Baker vetoes bill allowing undocumented immigrants to get driver's licenses

Gov. Charlie Baker vetoed a bill Friday that would have given driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants.

• May 27, 2022

Baker Says Supreme Court Overturning Roe V. Wade Would Be 'Massive Setback' For Women

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has denounced the Supreme Court's reported draft opinion that would overturn the Roe v. Wade guarantee of abortion rights.

• May 3, 2022

Baker In Washington, DC Monday For Meetings On Cape Cod Bridges, Military Bases

Gov. Charlie Baker will discuss the Cape Cod bridges and the future of the state's military bases in Washington Monday.

• Jan 31, 2022

Baker: 'We Want Everyone To Stay Off The Roads' During Friday's Snowstorm

All non-emergency state employees in the Executive Branch are being told to stay home on Friday.

• Jan 6, 2022

Baker On Intense Demand For COVID-19 Tests: 'People Are Going To Have To Be Patient'

The governor is urging patience as residents seek a COVID-19 test after the holidays.

• Dec 30, 2021

Baker Talking To National Guard About Supporting Overloaded Health Care System

Gov. Baker is considering activating the National Guard to help overwhelmed hospitals.

• Dec 9, 2021

Baker Concerned About 'Red Tape' Around $2,000 Bonuses For Massachusetts Essential Workers In ARPA Bill

Gov. Charlie Baker has yet to sign the $4 billion American Rescue Plan Act spending bill passed by the Legislature last week.

• Dec 9, 2021

Gov. Charlie Baker: Decision Not To Run For Third Term Was 'Complicated And Difficult'

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker called it a "very complicated and difficult decision" for himself and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito not to run for a third term in office.

• Dec 1, 2021

Keller @ Large: With Charlie Baker Out, Would Marty Walsh Make A Run For Massachusetts Governor?

WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller says former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh is someone to look at when it comes to the now wide open governor's race.

• Dec 1, 2021

Charlie Baker Will Not Run For Third Term As Massachusetts Governor In 2022

Charlie Baker will not run for a third term as Massachusetts Governor in 2022, WBZ-TV's Jon Keller has confirmed. Lt. Governor Karyn Polito will also not be running.

• Dec 1, 2021

Baker Open To Supporting 'Premium Pay' Bonuses Of Up To $2,000 For Massachusetts Essential Workers

Baker said the concept of giving essential workers a bonus "is the right thing to do."

• Oct 27, 2021

8 Climate Protesters Arrested After Chaining Themselves To Boat Outside Gov. Charlie Baker's Swampscott Home

A group of climate protesters were arrested Tuesday morning after chaining themselves to a boat outside of Governor Charlie Baker's house in Swampscott.

• Sep 28, 2021

Baker, Sununu Join Other Republican Governors In Demanding Border Security Meeting With Biden

The push for a meeting comes as more than 12,000 migrants are camped around a bridge in Del Rio, Texas, after crossing from Ciudad Acuña, Mexico.

• Sep 20, 2021

Baker Considers Setting Up COVID Vaccine Credential System For Massachusetts Residents

Gov. Charlie Baker said Thursday that he's looking into setting up a COVID vaccine credential system for Massachusetts residents.

• Sep 16, 2021

Baker Mandates COVID Vaccines For 44,000 Executive Department Employees

Gov. Charlie Baker is requiring all Executive Department employees in the state to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.

• Aug 19, 2021

Baker 'Seriously Considering' COVID Vaccine Mandate For State Workers

State workers in Massachusetts may soon need to get the COVID vaccine or submit to regular testing for the virus, Gov. Charlie Baker indicated Wednesday.

• Aug 18, 2021

'Massachusetts Is Ready To Assist Afghan Refugees,' Baker Says

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker said Tuesday that the state is ready to help refugees from Afghanistan.

• Aug 17, 2021

Baker Not Changing Mask Guidance Because Massachusetts In 'Dramatically Different Place' Than Other States

Gov. Charlie Baker is not going to change the mask guidance in Massachusetts right now, even as COVID cases rise, because he says the Commonwealth is in a "dramatically different place than many other states across this country."

• Aug 16, 2021

'I Thought It Was A Scam': Darrell Washington Of Weymouth, Daniela Maldonado Of Chelsea Named First VaxMillions Winners

The first winners of the Massachusetts COVID vaccine lottery, dubbed VaxMillions, were announced on Thursday.

• Jul 29, 2021

'Big Decision': Baker Still Reviewing New CDC Mask Guidance, Says Massachusetts In 'Much Better Position' Than Other States

The governor said the state's high vaccination rate should be a factor in making decisions about mask mandates.

• Jul 28, 2021

Baker Not Looking At Bringing Back COVID Restrictions In Massachusetts Despite Rise In Cases

Gov. Charlie Baker said Thursday that he's not currently looking at bringing back COVID restrictions in Massachusetts 

• Jul 22, 2021

Future Of Work: Report Says Pandemic Workforce Changes May Shift 'Center Of Gravity' In Massachusetts

Baker said thousands of workers will have to be retrained after losing their jobs in the pandemic.

• Jul 13, 2021

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