Massachusetts January 1, 2024 5:29 pm With start of new year, new laws go into effect in Massachusetts Laws that went into effect on Jan. 1 include the first state tax cut in more than 20 years. US & World Videos 1:35 Man fatally shoots self on Worcester highway after killing another man, police say 3:51 Weather forecast: Highs in the 70s 1:44 Weston police warn of targeted iPhone package thefts 2:15 Gov. Healey blocks efforts to suspend gun reform law 1:04 Brian Walshe appears in court for latest hearing in murder case over wife's death