State House News Service
The State House News Service is a privately-owned, independent wire service based in the Massachusetts State House that provides comprehensive coverage of Massachusetts state government.
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Opioid deaths fall below 1,000 for first year since 2013
Massachusetts Department of Public Health says the declining trend mirrors data unfolding nationally.
Mass. House unanimously passes data privacy bill
Representatives voted 146-0 in favor of the bill, which would require affirmative consent before sensitive information can be sold or shared, ban the sale of precise geolocation data, create special...
Mass. House OK's bill for later booze 'last call' during World Cup
A bill to temporarily extend "last call" in Massachusetts bars and restaurants to 3 a.m. during the World Cup made it through the House on Thursday, and is expected to...
Mass. House votes to narrow scope of 2024 legislative audit law
Democratic leaders argued the bill preserves the constitutional separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches, where the auditor's office is positioned. The bill would limit the auditor's power...
Domestic violence-related manslaughter or murder cases jumped in 2024 to five-year high
A new report from the State Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team found there were 31 domestic violence-related manslaughter and murder cases in Massachusetts in 2024 — the highest in five...
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Healey backs 3 a.m. last call for 'once-in-a-generation summer'
The governor is backing proposed bill that would allow Massachusetts restaurants and bars to stay open later from June 1 through Aug. 31, during the summer that will be marked...
Mass. marijuana buyers take advantage of higher purchase limit
Marijuana businesses in Massachusetts sold $7.32 million in product on April 20, a few days after Gov. Maura Healey signed a law that upped the daily purchase limit from one...
UnitedHealthcare defrauded MassHealth of $100M, AG Campbell alleges
United fired back that Campbell's lawsuit is "meritless" and inaccurately captures the purpose of a managed care program.
Senate plans to provide some audit documents to DiZoglio
The Senate voted 33-6 to pass a resolution laying out the history of its dispute with the auditor and making it clear that senators are limiting the records they will...
World Cup watch party licenses about to be granted, Healey says
The Healey administration in March doled out $10 million in grants for fan celebrations and community watch parties throughout the state. FIFA so far has only given public viewing licenses...