Massachusetts climate, cleantech legislation will accelerate clean energy buildout

Ceres applauds the final passage of two important bills that will bolster Massachusetts’ role as a climate and clean energy leader while supporting the state economy. The Massachusetts omnibus climate bill includes essential reforms to state permitting and …

A look back at Jimmy Carter’s visits to Massachusetts

One day before the New Hampshire primaries, Carter, along with all but one of the other Democratic presidential candidates vying for their party’s presidential nomination including Mo Udall, Birch Bayh, and Fred Harris, appeared at John Hancock Hall for …

Massachusetts lawmakers share statements on Jimmy Carter's legacy

BOSTON - Lawmakers from around Massachusetts are sharing their memories of former President Jimmy Carter. The 39th president and Nobel Peace Prize winner died on Dec. 29 in Plains, Georgia at the age of 100. Sen. Elizabeth Warren "Jimmy Carter was a …

Massachusetts Gets A New National Natural Landmark

Seals at Nantucket Wildlife Refuge / USFWS Earlier this month, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland designated Nantucket Barrier Beach and Wildlife Refuge in Massachusetts as the newest National Natural Landmark, reflecting its unique ecological …

Massachusetts zoo mourns death of 66-year-old elephant Ruth

NEW BEDFORD – Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford is mourning the death of a 66-year-old elephant that has been an iconic member of the zoo for nearly 40 years. Massachusetts elephant dies The zoo announced the death of Ruth, an Asian elephant who arrived …

What are Gov. Maura Healey's priorities for Massachusetts in 2025?

Here are five new lawmakers joining the Massachusetts Legislature

Representative Tara Hong, Lowell Democrat When Hong knocked on doors during his first bid to challenge a state representative, people answering often asked if he was old enough to vote. Hong, then 21, lost his race for the 18th Middlesex District by 56 …

10 Best Places to Live in Massachusetts in 2025

There is a lot to love about living in Massachusetts. From its iconic Cape Cod beaches to the bustling Boston metro area and all the way to the peaceful hills of the Berkshires. Massachusetts truly has something for everyone. Whether you were born and …

Report tracks trends in Massachusetts births

A new report on 2022 births assessed the adequacy of prenatal care across demographics. COURTESY GRAPHIC/DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH Fewer people who gave birth in 2022 received adequate prenatal care compared to the prior year, and more Massachusetts …

Fixing MBTA and housing in Massachusetts are governor's goals for 2025

BOSTON - In the second part of Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey's interview with WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller, she spelled out what her top priorities are for the state heading into the new year - housing and transportation. "There are two …