Deal avoids vote that would have led to more state oversight

At impasse with Wu, state assumes bigger role but not receivership

Spilka cites consensus on issue, but declines to say where she stands

Creates team to investigate any use of force by officers

IBEW Local 2222 seeks to represent chamber's employees

Expansions at Mass General, Faulker hospitals clear major hurdle

Peyser says state cannot simply stand on the sidelines

Democrats call GOP proposal a 'gimmick' and a 'stunt'

Part of pilot project funded by $149,000 state grant

Fully vaccinated can shed face coverings in many spaces

Mass General Brigham has until March 13 to file performance improvement plan

Requirement, extended three times, was originally imposed in August

Bill would cap the cost of insulin at $25 a month

Chemistry, engineering/technology to phase out in 2024

As Rollins becomes US Attorney, she urges Baker to install someone with her vision

Total deaths from disease now at 19,629

Funds added via mega-amendments compiled privately

On 8-3 vote, panel moves away from at-large elections

Boston students continue to struggle; receivership issue raised

Tight race for the second spot in Boston mayoral race

Senate plans mirrors approach of Gov. Baker

Face coverings would be required for anyone 5 and up through Oct. 1

Opioid overdose deaths hit 1,038 in first six months of 2021

Health Policy Commission wants more accountability

Spilka says weekend sales tax holiday is sufficient

New name for Tufts, Harvard Pilgrim health plans

To-go cocktails included, but other measures will have to wait

Says he talked to Soldiers' Home chief before swearing him in

RFP seeks bids for up to 1,600 megawatts

Most of legislative work took place out of public view