Governor Maura Healey signed legislation that removes the state’s prior framework for abortions after 24 weeks of pregnancy.

On Aug. 10, Massachusetts’ Catholic governor signed into law a bill that allows physicians to perform abortions after 24 weeks of pregnancy if in their “professional judgment” it is medically ...

While the officials who represent the entire state — like U.S. senator and governor — may get the most attention in this year ...

Students could be required to put away cell phones and other personal devices for the entire school day under legislation passed by the Massachusetts House and Senate.

Wellesley is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, and one of the richest cities in the state. The median household income here is over $250,000 per year, while the mean income is $367,801.

Good morning. We’re Jessica Ma and Angela Mathew, two Globe correspondents here to explain the debate over redesigning the Massachusetts state flag — and to show you some of the more lighthearted ...

The Boston Globe's Jason Laughlin explains how Massachusetts and other states are forming independent healthcare coalitions to fill in the gap on healthcare policy left by sweeping federal changes.

Amber Barkley is a writer and editor with over 10 years of experience in topics ranging from personal finance to marketing analytics to fiction. She found her niche in personal finance in 2022, when ...

Permanent daylight saving time in Massachusetts would mean darker mornings in fall and winter — with some winter sunrises not happening until slightly after 8 a.m. — and more light in the evenings.