Coronavirus Unemployment: Over 100,000 Claims From Self-Employed, Gig Economy Workers In Mass.
On Monday, a new group of Massachusetts workers became able to file for unemployment benefits under the CARES Act - and they're doing so in droves.
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On Monday, a new group of Massachusetts workers became able to file for unemployment benefits under the CARES Act - and they're doing so in droves.
On Wednesday, Massachusetts reported another 221 coronavirus deaths, bringing the total number of fatalities related to the virus in the state to 2,182.
Massachusetts is making sure all firefighters and police officers in the state will get a mask to protect against the coronavirus.
Baker's remarks come as President Donald Trump says the decision on when states can re-open is up to him.
Gov. Charlie Baker signed a bill Friday that waives MCAS testing for students for the rest of the year.
Activists say the new state coronavirus triage guidelines are discriminatory towards people with disabilities.
Gov. Charlie Baker delivered an emotional message to the residents of Massachusetts.
Gov. Charlie Baker says unemployment recipients in Massachusetts should start seeing extra money in their benefits.
Governors and mayors who've made the tough calls have been mostly rewarded with sky-high approval ratings.
Massachusetts is stepping up its efforts to trace cases of the coronavirus.
A Middleboro gun shop is staying open, despite a coronavirus order deeming them a non-essential business.
Gov. Charlie Baker issued an emergency order Thursday for all coastal beach reservation parking areas managed by the state to close at midday Friday to reduce large groups of people at beaches during the coronavirus outbreak. At the same time on Friday, the state will open some seasonal state parks early to provide more outdoor recreational opportunities.
Massachusetts will instruct all travelers arriving in the state to self-quarantine for 14 days.
Baker said "we're killing ourselves" to secure coronavirus equipment.
More providers are touting virtual appointments as a way to minimize physical interactions.
The four Massachusetts medical schools have agreed to Gov. Charlie Baker's request to graduate medical students early to help fight the coronavirus, the schools announced Thursday.
Somerville Mayor Joseph Curatone has set a midnight deadline for all non-essential businesses to shut down Saturday in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Charlie Baker activated the Massachusetts National Guard to support the Commonwealth's response to the COVID-19 outbreak Thursday. This will increase the governor's resources for dealing with the coronavirus crisis.
The president talked to Baker and other state executives in a conference call Thursday.
House lawmakers have given the green light to a bill that would raise the gas tax in Massachusetts by a nickel, bringing the tax to 29 cents per gallon, but its future is uncertain.
Legends from the Patriots, Red Sox and Bruins, along with hundreds of others, went bald for a cause Thursday to help kids. The fundraiser raised millions of dollars for Boston Children's Hospital which will use the money to help young patients get better and support lifesaving research.
Gov. Charlie Baker asked colleges and high schools to cancel international school trips due to coronavirus risks.
The governors of Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Maine say they're planning new regulations to reduce the use of a group of industrial chemicals primarily used in cooling.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced Thursday their plan to accelerate improvements on the and subway commuter rail. The plan includes an 11-month long closure for part of the Green Line, a month long closure of the C and E Branches and weekday and weekend closures.
At least one fellow Republican is offering the former Massachusetts governor some support.
