Plus, the landscape is changing for people looking to buy electric vehicles after Massachusetts and the federal government both signed significant climate legislation. And the Berklee Indian Ensemble's released its first album.

The state's Board of Elementary and Secondary Education's vote on Monday raises the passing score on the 10th grade MCAS, with another score hike scheduled for the class of 2031.

The state and federal policies' rebates and tax incentives can be complicated, but they aim to make electric vehicles more accessible for more people.

Musicians from all over the world contributed to the album released by an ensemble from the Berklee College of Music.

How's the new mental health crisis hotline that Rep. Moulton launched going? Plus, what the Inflation Reduction Act mean for Massachusetts and his thoughts on the feds getting involved at the T.

Massachusetts saw a 50% increase in anxiety and depression diagnoses among kids aged 3 to 17 from 2016 to 2020, according to data from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. What can adults do to help kids' mental health as they transition back to school?

The hotline was launched after white supremacist groups marched in Boston and targeted a local Drag Queen Story Hour.

Plus, Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton gives us the latest on what the newly signed Inflation Reduction Act means for health care and energy costs in the state, and what he thinks about federal involvement in local public transit.

Kim Driscoll, Tami Gouveia and Eric Lesser are all vying for the seat left wide-open by incumbent Karyn Polito, who is not seeking a third term.

We bring you a special one-hour debate between the three Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor: Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll, state Sen. Eric Lesser and state Rep. Tami Gouveia.