Massachusetts officials characterized the check retention as a conflict of interest nonetheless.

Massachusetts officials say they have no basis to believe Romney's staff violated any state laws or policies in removing his administration's records.

Massachusetts officials are reviewing state law to determine whether the public should have access to those records.

Massachusetts officials did not know how long the tests on Camby would last, or when he might begin to think about playing.

Massachusetts officials are still considering how to handle the errors.

Massachusetts officials say they plan to expand the treatment offered mentally ill children outside psychiatric hospitals.

And Massachusetts officials said more short-term borrowing may be necessary.

Massachusetts officials challenged that in court, but the regulators were upheld.

Massachusetts officials say the area could not be evacuated quickly enough.

Massachusetts officials say they will watch for major buyers bringing fireworks into their state.