Trump was undercurrent in both races

Heroin sculpture draws attention to pharma 'lies, deception'

MA collection from Plainridge was slightly more at $7m

Utility says it is confident in overall approach to safety

Crosby says remaining would 'hamper' work of gambling panel

Rep expresses concern about commission's sense of urgency

Focus is on educating consumers, avoiding contaminants

Governor: Problem is not with judges but the law

Vetoed sections on patent trolling and last-mile broadband

Officials say driving drunk and driving on pot the same

Sierra Club official complains bill represents only 'baby steps'

Measure includes new payroll tax for family, medical leave

Decision bars assessments on nonunion members

Mass. Democrats back Palfrey for lieutenant governor

Through diversions, organizations aim for $100m in savings

Supreme Court ruling on sports betting ban opens door for state to cash in

Signals shift in focus from punishment toward rehabilitation and substance use treatment

Senators clash with internet service providers

Airbnb called the measure 'onerous and overly burdensome"

Scaccia taunts DeLeo and chamber's 'sound of silence'

But Baker says state has been 'pretty supportive'

Gaming Commission lays out the pros and cons for lawmakers

Says growers have to keep 30 percent for patients before selling retail

Will look at disruptive changes; new revenue on table

Baker aides say nothing to report 3 months after call for board

Report does not recommend changes in existing licensing process

Investigation ordered into allegations of sexual misconduct, Senate interference by Rosenberg husband

But says no change should be made unless most NE states go along

Provisions 'seem to not make a heck of a lot of sense'

Says Mass. lottery is 'sitting here like dead ducks'