Budget calls for higher tax on deeds, new tax on e-cigs, opioid sales

Roger Lau has become the go-to operative for Elizabeth Warren and other Democratic pols in Massachusetts -- and beyond

Advocates say announcement likely next week

Says House should run differently, hints at run for speaker

Extra pay will ease pay cut for giving up president's job

Legislation likely to pass this week but fate uncertain

Would enable local communities to band together

Says accusers can no longer remain anonymous

SJC 'reluctantly' scraps law barring civilians from using weapons

Disappointed Braintree mayor says it was Goldberg's decision

Crighton moves to Senate after getting 2,854 votes

Even without plan consolidation, rates are holding steady or falling

The Wynn controversy highlights differences between Capuano and Pressley

'It puts the banks in a bind, I understand that,' he says

Downplays his fundraising for the Republican National Committee

Says holding on to State House job could help Dems hold seat

Ex-SJC chief Ireland hails 'reform bill for real world'

Branches would need to reach agreement afterwards to move reforms forward

Court says local authorities cannot hold immigrants solely because of border violation

Ups tax rate, addiction funding and steers jobs to minority community

Union chief says early retirements boosting retirement costs

Promises to reduce emissions in return for 5,000 spaces

Chief Justice Gants asks source of state authority to detain people

Pacheco fears Middleborough approach may doom Stoughton line

Disabled users demand withdrawal of proposed service cut

Senate president says Dems will caucus to discuss the order

At end of 8 year period, a new selection process would start

Bill rushed through in scarcely attended mid-holiday session

Agency has received unsolicited offers from firms

Opponents question experience, help on assault weapon ban