The Latest Breaking News from Massachusetts

For 2024, 59 statewide ballot measures have been certified for the ballot in 25 states, which is three less than the average (62) for this point in the election cycle from 2012 to 2022. The average number of statewide ballot measures certified for an even-numbered year during this period was…

Plus: Voters in Massachusetts reject state-mandated upzonings, Florida localities rebel against a surprisingly effective YIMBY reform, and lawsuits target missing middle housing in Virginia.

In this weekly gas price round-up, we focus on fuel costs in the United States, providing readers with essential insights into recent trends. Our article h...

From Massachusetts judge Brian Davis's opinion Monday in Smith v. Farwell: [T]his Court is the unhappy recipient of several legal memoranda filed by counsel for plaintiff Darlene Smith ("Plaintiff's Counsel") that cite and rely, in part, upon wholly-fictitious case law (the "Fictitious Case Citations") in opposing the motions to dismiss…

In Massachusetts, as of 16 February 2024, gas prices have surged, reaching .10 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. This marks a noticeable increase...

The surge in overdose deaths among teens is opening a new path to treatment: pediatricians. A doctor in Massachusetts shows how it works with a 17-year-old patient.

Among other things, posts that "target the plaintiff's reputation and cause her emotional distress" aren't covered by the Massachusetts harassment prevention order statute.

In Massachusetts, as of 15 February 2024, gas prices have surged, reaching .09 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. This marks a noticeable increase...

Discover the surprising story of a Massachusetts couple who volunteered to house migrants, only to be overwhelmed when a family of four arrived at their door.