At 65, Baker sees himself ‘working for a long time’
A little more than two weeks past his 65th birthday, Gov. Charlie Baker said he still wants to be “working for a long time,” butRead More
State revokes license of water testing company
State regulators have revoked the license of a Leominster company after investigators determined that lab officials there failed to properly analyze private drinking water samples,Read More
Baker urges patience while scientists chase omicron
As scientists and policymakers around the world work to figure out exactly what kind of a threat the latest COVID-19 mutant poses, Gov. Charlie BakerRead More
Baker: ‘Three big questions’ about Omicron variant
Count Gov. Charlie Baker among the public officials who are eagerly awaiting answers to crucial questions about the latest COVID-19 mutant and whether it couldRead More
Coalition eyes Chelsea’s vaccination efforts as state model
A coalition promoting equity in COVID-19 vaccination efforts released a data visualization showing lower youth vaccination rates in communities that are more vulnerable in emergencies and haveRead More
Amid surge, Wu exploring vaccination-for-entry policy
With cases of COVID-19 beginning to surge again and the colder winter months arriving, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said Tuesday she’s exploring options to implement a vaccine mandate forRead More
Baker administration will begin requiring hospitals to roll back non-essential procedures as COVID-19 cases rise
As COVID-19 hospitalizations climb and residents seek care that they might have put off over the last year and a half, the Baker administration willRead More
Audit faults state oversight of Uber and Lyft drivers
State regulators failed to perform some of their required oversight of Uber and Lyft during a nearly two-year period, raising questions about whether all driversRead More
Baker signs off on new congressional districts
New congressional districts that drew opposition from some advocates and lawmakers will take effect for the 2022 elections after Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday signedRead More
New framework proposed to aid in life decisions for individuals with disabilities and elders
Pitching a legislative committee on a bill that would provide a framework for individuals with disabilities and elders to make their own decisions with theRead More