The eyes of the Legislature are beginning to focus on the Corner Office, where Gov. Charlie Baker is due to rule by early January on whether the 200 elected state lawmakers will get a raise in 2017. The decision isn’t entirely up to Baker — he is required under the constitution to adjust legislative pay […]

After adult marijuana use becomes legal in Massachusetts Thursday, state health officials plan to keep up efforts to educate youth about the drug and prevent young people from using it. “We continue with our efforts and our emphasis and making sure that youth understand what the risks of marijuana are,” Public Health Commissioner Monica Bharel […]

Voting to certify the Nov. 8 election results, the Governor’s Council on Wednesday cleared the way for legalization of adult possession and use of marijuana in Massachusetts on Thursday, as well as home-growing aspects of the ballot question law. Unregulated sale of marijuana will still be illegal, the drug is still illicit under federal law, […]