The law applies to 350 municipalities in Massachusetts. Boston is exempt, and is pursuing its own city-specific ADU policy.

Starting Sunday, accessory dwelling units, commonly known as in-law apartments, will be allowed by right in single-family ...

"“I think that the state of Massachusetts would be best served by someone who isn’t an extreme person on the right or the ...

A top Senate Democrat expressed skepticism toward Gov. Maura Healey’s plan to boost state spending by 7.4% in fiscal year ...

On January 9, Governor Maura Healey signed An Act Prohibiting Inhumane Feline Declawing (S.2552) into law. The law bans cat declawing in Massachusetts, exc ...

Gov. Maura Healey said her legislation to tax candy sales was just "an idea" as she talked about the Bay State's revenue ...

Governor Maura Healey proposed significant new changes to the state’s Right to Shelter law, including imposing a statutory residency requirement for families and strengthening criminal background ...

Massachusetts students had the highest average cumulative score across all four test areas (fourth grade math and reading, and eighth grade math and reading) as well as scoring the best in each ...

Governor Maura Healey nominated four attorneys for Massachusetts' Probate and Family Court, pending confirmation by the Governor’s Council. These nominees are expected to impact family legal issues ...

Gov. Maura Healey received an update Monday on the state of this state’s military presence. A timely update, given all that’s ...

Gov. Maura Healey’s top housing deputy met privately with Democratic senators on Wednesday to discuss funding for the ...