The Waltham-based group MassResistance says it has drafted text for similar measures to be filed in other state legislatures, ...

Worcester's immigrants are anxious amid reports of President Trump’s administration authorizing raids of undocumented immigrants in several cities.

Families seeking access to taxpayer-funded shelters who claim eligibility for benefits receive up to $15,000 in services and ...

Dozens of people rallied at the State House in support of the Safe Communities Act, which would further limit police ...

Reps. David Rogers of Cambridge and Frank Moran of Lawrence and Sen. Adam Gomez of Springfield filed legislation (HD 4072 / ...

The rally attendees, many of whom were from advocacy organizations, carried picket signs with messages like “Don’t deport the ...

The action may spark organizations to reach out to individual donors in order to lessen their reliance on government monies.

Statewide, the average tax bill for a single-family home is $7,735, an increase of $336 from last year, according to Massachusetts Department of Revenue figures. But that tax burden varies greatly ...

If anyone tells you that they’re only focused on violent criminals, they are lying,” state Sen. Liz Miranda, of Boston, said.

On New Year’s Day, Massachusetts legislators took the oath of office and ushered in the 194th legislative session. Like many ...

President Donald Trump's budget office on Wednesday rescinded an order freezing spending on federal grants, less than a day ...

It is time, once again, to revisit the adequacy and equity of our school funding system,” argued Lewis, last session’s education chair. New committee appointments will be announced in weeks. While ...