Mass. Should Expand Medicaid To Undocumented Immigrants

It would cost Massachusetts roughly $129 million a year to expand Medicaid to undocumented adults over the age of 50, writes David Velasquez. It's the smart -- and right --...

State Prepares For Children’s COVID-19 Vaccine

Outreach to schools, pediatricians and families is an early step the state is taking to prepare to vaccinate the more than 880,000 Massachusetts children in line to become eligible for...

Air Quality Alert In Massachusetts As Wildfire Smoke Blows Through

The smoke is thicker than it was last week — it's likely that you could even detect the scent of burning wood.

Tom Payzant, Former Boston Superintendent And Education Equity Advocate, Dies

Payzant lead the Boston Public Schools from 1995 - 2006, and was recognized for his role in helping to reduce the student achievement gap.

Chelsea Public Schools Install White Roofs To Reduce Heat

Chelsea is installing white roofs on public school buildings to reduce the heat the buildings absorb. Temperatures in Chelsea are hotter than in surrounding areas because of urban density and...

Smashed I-93 Overpass Could Cost $1 Million To Fix

What Would You Do With A VaxMillions Win?

The first Massachusetts VaxMillions lottery drawing is today. But with Delta cases up, new vaccinations lagging, and fear on the rise, where does a vaccine lottery fit? How are you...

Janey Launches Pilot Program To Make One Of The T's Bus Routes Free

The city and the T have spent months working out details to make the 28 bus route free. It runs between Roxbury and Mattapan.

Despite Lack Of State Mandate, Boston Will Require Masks For Public School Students This Fall

Acting Mayor Kim Janey said children are already wearing masks for summer school and other city programs, and that policy will continue as COVID vaccines have yet to roll out...

House Approves Sports Betting, Again, With Bipartisan Vote

Vaccinated? Tonight Marks The First Deadline In The Mass. Vaccination $1 Million Lottery

The deadline is for the first of five weekly drawings in the state's vaccine lottery, which was created to entice more residents into getting inoculated against COVID. If you don't...