BOSTON — The Senate candidates diverge on what to do about the millions of people living here without papers.

BOSTON — Gaming Commission members say the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe is on track to develop a casino in Taunton even though it still needs federal approval.

THE STATE HOUSE — Gov. Deval Patrick plans to sign into law a crime bill that bars parole for three-time violent felons, despite the rejection of his amendment that would have provided more judicial discretion.

THE STATE HOUSE — The governor had tried to amend the measure to allow for judicial discretion, but lawmakers overwhelmingly rejected his amendment on Monday.

BOSTON — A key provision of the bill would bar parole for three-time violent offenders. Another would reduce some mandatory minimum sentences for drug crimes.

BOSTON — A committee of state lawmakers on Monday opted not to impose a deadline on the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe’s bid to build a casino in Taunton.

BOSTON — The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe is another step closer to building a casino in Taunton.

BOSTON — The governor vetoed a plan to keep the Taunton State Psychiatric Hospital open and rejected controversial welfare and immigration measures.

BOSTON — It was an unlikely coalition of supporters at the State House Thursday: union leaders, hospital administrators, insurance providers, patients and preachers.

BOSTON — The state Gaming Commission met Monday in a public forum to address concerns over potential negative impacts casinos will have both on their host communities and the towns that surround them