State Lawmakers Consider Taxing Soda, Sugary Drinks
The bill's sponsor says the tax could help promote healthy alternatives while the opposition says it will hurt the economy.
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The bill's sponsor says the tax could help promote healthy alternatives while the opposition says it will hurt the economy.
"The people of Massachusetts live within their means," Gov. Baker said. "State Government should, too."
The state Senate has proposed a budget paring back what's considered among the most generous of the 36 states currently offering tax incentives to film companies.
WBZ's Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks to Bless the City Director Pastor Marcos Cisterna about the 2nd. Annual Bless the City Boston Walk for Peace.
The state's electric utilities — National Grid, Eversource and Unitil — are slated to release by June 30 their requirements for projects seeking to develop the state's first ocean-based wind farm.
WBZ's Yadires Nova-Salcedo to its president Lovern Gordon about the 6th Annual 3K Heel-A-Thon Against Domestic Violence.
If you're looking for a safe place to live, you can't do much better than Massachusetts and its neighbors.
WBZ's Yadires Nova-Salcedo to local author Jejemi Torres about her passion for teaching special needs children and what made her want to write this book.
Here's the word people in Massachusetts just can't get right.
WBZ's Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks with ABCD GATE Project Manager Tiffany Ramos.
WBZ's Yadires Nova-Salcedo and Boston Mayor Marty Walsh talk about his plans if he were to win the next mayoral election in November, whether he will continue to bring more diversity to City Hall and much more.
A key Senate panel is preparing its version of the state budget amid indications that further belt-tightening may be needed.
WBZ's Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks via satellite with Dr. Jeanette Betancourt, SVP of Sesame Workshop Social Impact USA about Sesame Street in Communities. Elmo joins the English version of Centro and Rosita joins the Spanish version.
WBZ political analyst Jon Keller sat down to discuss the recent U.S. House of Representatives health care vote with Massachusetts Senate President Stan Rosenberg.
WBZ's Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks via satellite with People En Español's senior writer Lena Hansen, about their "50 Most Beautiful People of 2017" issue.
Testing at more than 1,000 Massachusetts schools last week found that more than half had drinking water containing lead and/or copper at rates above the "action level."
The popularity of Fidget Spinners is growing so rapidly that some schools have banned them from their classrooms.
Learn about the Boston Debate League. WBZ's Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks with BDL's executive director Mike Wasserman and student participant Santiago Quiceno.
The Niche.com ranking looked at "crime, public schools, cost of living, job opportunities and local amenities" in Bay State communities.
WBZ's Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks with WORK Inc. CEO and President James Cassetta and Talent Acquisition Specialist for FM&M Company Diana Sanz.
This year's Boston Marathon is right around the corner and because WBZ TV is your official marathon station, on this edition of Centro, we tell you about some of the runners that will be part of this year's race.
Lawmakers on Beacon Hill are facing some key financial decisions as they prepare to roll out the latest version of the state's more than $40 billion budget.
Massachusetts may be the latest state to consider protections for broadband privacy.
The bill would let family members and police ask a judge to impose what supporters call an "extreme risk protective order" against individuals experiencing a personal crisis and at risk of dangerous behavior.
WBZ's Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks with Boston Mayor's Office Diversity Outreach Director, Tania Del Rio about the new Neighborhood Career Fair Series.
Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford are widely considered the top two candidates for NFL MVP. Here's a look at the stats for each.
The Patriots ran all over the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium, earning a
While it's not ready to join the workforce yet, Atlas, an AI-powered humanoid, is learning how to do human tasks.
The New England Patriots will face the Los Angeles Chargers in the first round of the NFL playoffs Sunday night.
A 16-year-old is charged following a deadly New Year's Eve crash that killed a woman who was leaving a gathering at a church in New Bedford
The New England Patriots will face the Los Angeles Chargers in the first round of the NFL playoffs Sunday night.
Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford are widely considered the top two candidates for NFL MVP. Here's a look at the stats for each.
The Patriots ran all over the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium, earning a
A man was hit and killed Saturday morning while walking his dog on Commonwealth Ave. in Boston.
While it's not ready to join the workforce yet, Atlas, an AI-powered humanoid, is learning how to do human tasks.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
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.
TJ Maxx has closed its Newbury Street store in Boston less than a decade after it first opened.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire is opening unusually early this year.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved regulations to allow for legal marijuana use in public settings.
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.
Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford are widely considered the top two candidates for NFL MVP. Here's a look at the stats for each.
The Patriots ran all over the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium, earning a
The New England Patriots will face the Los Angeles Chargers in the first round of the NFL playoffs Sunday night.
The Patriots and Dolphins close out their regular season schedules on Sunday at Gillette Stadium. Here's how to watch.
Jaylen Brown matched his career high with 50 points and the Boston Celtics completed a successful West Coast swing with a 146-115 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.