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As momentum grows around the country for the suspension of state gas taxes, the state Senate on Thursday rejected a Republican-led push to pause gas tax collections through Labor Day even as Gov. Charlie Baker...

THE SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT on Wednesday suspended Judge Paul Sushchyk without pay indefinitely after finding that Sushchyk grabbed the butt of a court employee at a court-sponsored event, then lied about the incident to investigators. ...

Senator O'Connor recently spoke with WATD's Christine James about the latest happenings on Beacon Hill.

BOSTON — In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, state senator Bruce Tarr has co-sponsored a bill with bipartisan support that mandates divestment from all Russian investments from public pension funds managed by the...

Hats off to Senator Patrick O'Connor who continues to contribute to our South Shore Special Needs Athletic Partnership (SNAP) community in every way! We are most grateful.

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration today announced $30,000 in state grant funds to two Massachusetts towns for saltwater fishing projects, seeking to increase recreational fishing access. The Town of Marshfield has been awarded $15,000 to upgrade floats...

A serious motor vehicle accident last month at the intersection of Route 3A and Booth Hill Road in Scituate has prompted State Senator Patrick O’Connor to pen a letter to Jamey Tesler, Secretary and...

State Senator Patrick O’Connor speaks with Christine James about the goings on in 2021 and what the legislature is working on for 2022.

BOSTON – “Our kids were super-social, playdates all the time, very independent. … They were leading this happy-go-lucky life surrounded by friends,” said Kim Panton, of Duxbury, recalling the days before her children fell victim to...

The holiday season kicked off at The Barker Tavern on Dec. 1 when the restaurant, in a joint effort with the Rotary Club of Scituate, hosted the annual holiday party for students of the...