Bay State Officials Want To Emulate the Drug War to Collect Cigarette Taxes
Harsh tactics may have failed to stamp out the trade in heroin and cocaine, but they'll totally work against tobacco smugglers.
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Prosecutorial Abuse Goes Unpunished in Massachusetts
Even when cases are overturned over prosecutor misconduct, judges often refuse to name names.
Remembering The Woman Who Helped Keep Massachusetts' Taxes Down
Barbara Anderson worked hard to improve the state's economic climate.
Proposed Massachusetts Stoned Driving Rule Is Better Than Washington's but Worse Than Current Law
With a "permissible inference" based on THC levels, innocent people can still be convicted.
9 Problems With the Marijuana Rules Proposed by Massachusetts Legislators
Anticipating approval of a legalization initiative, a legislative committee recommends heavier taxes and stricter regulations.
Bill Would Revoke Pensions for Massachusetts Teachers Convicted on Child Porn Charges
As it stands, convicted child pornographers in the Bay State can still retire on the state's dime.
Mass. Court Rules Catholic School Can't Necessarily Refuse to Hire Gays
Judge rules religious freedom doesn't apply given the particulars.
Restrictions on Adult Alcohol Access Don't Make Us Safer
Data show rules don't appear to reduce violent crime, binge drinking, or drunken driving.
Top Mass. Court: Cops Can't Stop a Car Just Because It Smells Like Pot
After marijuana decriminalization, more is required to pull someone over.
Teen on Trial for Urging Suicidal Boyfriend to Kill Himself
Prosecutors say Michelle Carter "wantonly and recklessly" caused her boyfriend's death.
Pot Pubs in Boston?
By allowing on-site consumption, a Massachusetts measure would treat marijuana users more like drinkers.
Cops Offer Drug War Amnesty in Massachusetts Town
Heroin addicts directed to treatment, not jails and courtrooms.
Ohio's Marijuana Legalization Initiative Qualifies for the 2015 Ballot As Language of a 2016 Massachusetts Initiative Is Finalized
The Massachusetts measure would keep taxes relatively low and allow cannabis cafés.
Peter Pan's Revenge: Chinatown Bus Operator Fung Wah May Be Closed For Good Because the Government Won't Give it a Parking Spot
How a "big dog" bus company worked with regulators to crush a competitor.
When Liberalism Finally Collides With Reality
A rebellion is brewing in liberal Brookline, Massachusetts over raising property taxes.
Scott Brown Wins GOP Primary for Senate in N.H.
Moved up from Massachusetts to take on Jeanne Shaheen
Mass. Legislature Passes Ban on Upskirt Photos
Day after court ruled current laws against voyeurism didn't cover it
Mass. Law Pretty Much Locks Brewers into Perpetual Contracts with Distributors, Says Local Brewery Owner
It's like pre-free agency baseball, critics say
Mass. Lawmakers Expel Rep. Convicted of Assault
Charges of assault and battery on woman who wouldn't have sex with him
Mass. Gov. Unveils $50 Million Climate Change Plan
Deval Patrick says "The question is not whether we need to act. We're past that"
ACLU Wants Mass. to Dismiss Cases Connected to Fraudulent Drug Tests
More than 40,000 cases connected to chemist who falsified test results
Mass. Wasting Billions on Healthcare Annually
They're supposed to be a model for the rest of the country?
Incoming Boston Mayor Clashing With Police Over AR-15 Proposal
Martin Walsh reportedly doesn't think cops needs the guns
States Withhold Payments to Firms Behind Healthcare Sites
Massachusetts, Vermont consider legal options
Drug Bust Yields Bags of Heroin Labeled 'Obamacare'
So that's what will replace all those lost doctors!
Four Harvard University Buildings Evacuated Because of Reports of Explosives
No explosions reported
Democrat Cruises to Victory in Mass. Congressional Special Election
Katherine Clark to take over Edward Markey's House seat
Mass. Chemist Sentenced to 3-5 Years for Mishandling Drug Tests
Tainted thousands of criminal cases
