State Senator Jake Oliveira

Expensive electric bills during the winter are nothing new in the Northeast, but residents across Massachusetts say they’re really feeling the burn this season – all just to keep the heat going. It’s enough to get state and local officials to call out utility companies as well as regulators who approved some of the most recent rate hikes.

Public libraries would be required to adopt clear policies to receive state funds

Regional equity in tourism is a goal, say sponsors

Successors to Eric Lesser, Joe Wagner elected

No regrets, he said, about campaign for lieutenant governor

Seat is being vacated by four-term incumbent Eric Lesser

Voters in Western Massachusetts are sending some new people to the Massachusetts legislature. One closely watched race remains too close to call. Two…