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MASS. GOV. Charlie Baker has odered schools and non-emergency child care programs in Massachusetts to remain closed through the end of April. / AP FILE PHOTO/BEN GARVER/THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE

Gov. Baker extends Mass. school closures through end of April

Coronavirus 03/26/2020

BOSTON (AP) – Gov. Charlie Baker is ordering schools and nonemergency child care programs in Massachusetts to remain closed through the end of April...

MASS. GOV. CHARLIE BAKER has ordered all nonessential businesses to close by Tuesday afternoon and remain closed until at least April 7. / AP FILE PHOTO/BEN GARVER/THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE

Gov. Baker orders nonessential businesses closed over virus

Coronavirus 03/23/2020

BOSTON (AP) – Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker ordered all nonessential businesses to close by Tuesday afternoon and remain closed until at least April 7...

MASS. GOV. Charlie Baker introduced a $44.6 billion state budget proposal Wednesday. / AP FILE PHOTO/STEVEN SENNE

Mass. governor activates National Guard; coronavirus cases jump to 328

Coronavirus 03/19/2020

BOSTON (AP) – Gov. Charlie Baker authorized the activation of 2,000 Massachusetts National Guard members on Thursday to help with the state’s response to...

R.I. carbon-emissions bill would make targets mandatory

Economic Activity 03/13/2020

Legislation that would escalate targets for reducing Rhode Island’s greenhouse gas emissions – and provide tools for enforcement – is getting the backing of...

MASSACHUSETTS has declared a state of emergency as the number of people who have tested positive for the new coronavirus in the state jumped by 51 to 92 Tuesday. / AP FILE PHOTO/CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

Baker enacts state of emergency over coronavirus

Coronavirus 03/10/2020

Here's a rundown of coronavirus 2019-related developments in Massachusetts, as the number of people in the state who have tested positive for the virus...

HIT THE BRAKES: Rush-hour traffic on the Schuylkill Expressway in Philadelphia. A growing number of governors in the Northeast have expressed concerns about the Transportation and Climate Initiative causing gas prices to rise. Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf and Rhode Island Gov. Gina M. Raimondo support the initiative. / AP FILE PHOTO/JACQUELINE LARMA

Northeast governors slow to embrace regional climate pact

Economic Activity 01/31/2020

Supporters of a regional pact that would tackle transportation emissions are struggling to win over several New England governors concerned that the climate change...

Baker releases $44.6B state budget proposal

Economic Activity 01/22/2020

BOSTON (AP) – Gov. Charlie Baker released a $44.6 billion state budget proposal Wednesday that would tack on an extra fee for ride-hailing trips...

MASS. GOV. Charlie Baker delivered the State of the Commonwealth address Tuesday evening. / COURTESY OFFICE OF CHARLIE BAKER

Gov. Baker outlines goals in State of Commonwealth address

Government 01/22/2020

BOSTON (AP) – Gov. Charlie Baker said he wants to dramatically reduce the state's reliance on polluting fuels while expanding housing opportunities and upgrading...

MASS. GOV. Charlie Baker has proposed an overhaul of the Mass. State Police that would change how it hires, promotes and disciplines troopers. / BLOOMBERG NEWS FILE PHOTO/SCOTT EISEN

Baker announces bill to overhaul Mass. state police

Government 01/16/2020

NEW BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) – Gov. Charlie Baker unveiled legislation Thursday aimed at overhauling the way Massachusetts State Police hires, promotes and disciplines troopers,...