When it comes to having affordable health coverage and access to good-quality care, where you live matters, a new report says.

The data shows a rise in graduation rates, but the increase has not been completely steady as the coronavirus pandemic knocked the average down slightly.

In order to determine America's best and worst state economies, WalletHub compared 50 states across 28 key indicators of performance and strength.

The U.S. is in peak flu season, as the Centers for Disease Control says “seasonal influenza activity remains elevated and continues to increase across the country.” ...

In 2020, there were just three states where older adults outnumbered children—Maine, Vermont and Florida—but in 2024, this ...

Land that's owned by the state could soon become spots for new housing in Massachusetts.

Firefighters in Massachusetts are facing down dozens of brush fires as dry conditions continue throughout the state.

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In addition to a state dog (the Boston terrier) and a state bird (the chickadee), Massachusetts now has an official state dinosaur: the swift-footed lizard of Holyoke.

WalletHub named Massachusetts as the best state to live in Monday morning in its report with a score of 61.67 out of 100.

AccuWeather is forecasting the perfect conditions for vibrant fall foliage this year in all or part of 20 states: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, South Dakota ...

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey: "Massachusetts is number one for education, health care and innovation. We're the best state to be a woman, to have a baby and to be a working parent.