The law aims to close loopholes that officials say Steward Health Care exploited to keep regulators in the dark about its ...

On Thursday, Governor Maura Healey signed a law that bans cat declawing in Massachusetts. The Animal Legal Defense Fund ...

Democrat Dr. Elizabeth Steiner officially became Oregon’s first woman and first LGBTQ+ treasurer when she was sworn in on January 6. She is also the first Jewish treasurer in the state in 150 years.

Cat declawing​ is now illegal in Massachusetts, banning the procedure that many animal advocates call inhumane.

A spokesperson with Healey’s office confirmed to Boston 25 News that the state has not been conducting CORI checks, however, ...

A key provision in the new legislation could affect compensation for brokers or consultants who help employers hire pharmacy ...

A new law lets Boston increase maximum fines for the first time in decades — from $300 up to $2,000. The change is primarily ...

Governor Maura Healey signed a law Wednesday that bans the sale of puppies and kittens under eight weeks old, as well as the ...

GOING LOCAL — Donald Trump’s imminent return to the White House alongside a Republican-led Congress in D.C. has some ...

"You have to start screening better at the door, and that’s what needs to be done," state House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano, D-3rd Norfolk, said.

Besides Massachusetts, currently, New York and Maryland have banned the procedure, as have jurisdictions including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Pittsburgh, Madison, West Hollywood, Austin, Denver, ...