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Vermont Secretary of State Won’t Seek Re-Election

Jim Condos won't be Vermont's Secretary of State next year. The Democrat announced last week that he is retiring at the end of his term; he won't seek re-election this year. He has served in his current role since 2011.

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Plymouth County DA Candidate Supports Do-Not Prosecute Crime List

Should the Plymouth County district attorney's office have a list of crimes that it refuses to prosecute? If Rahsaan Hall wins his election this upcoming November, they may end up being the case.

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Hate Crimes Saw Slight Uptick In Massachusetts In 2020

By Colin Young State House News Service

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Democrat Voices Opposition To Driver’s Licenses For Illegal Immigrants

State Representative  Chris Markey (D-Dartmouth) doesn't support giving driver's licenses to illegal immigrants. He was one of fewer than 10 Democrats in the Massachusetts House of Representatives to vote against the proposal  (H 4461) on Wednesday, February 16.

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Former Maine Governor Paul LePage Calls For Income Tax Cuts

Former Maine governor Paul LePage hopes to earn a third term in office this November — and he wants to cut taxes, if elected. The 73-year-old Republican has expressed support for abolishing Maine's state income tax. This week, however, he criticized Democratic governor Janet Mills for using her state&

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The Problem With The Term ‘Undocumented’

Something happened in the Massachusetts House of Representatives on Wednesday. What?

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Maura Healey Leads Latest Massachusetts Governor’s Race Poll

Who is leading the race to be the next governor of Massachusetts? The answer, according to a poll released by the Fiscal Alliance Foundation this week:  Massachusetts attorney general Maura Healey. However, there are still plenty of undecideds in the race.

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State Auditor Candidate Diana DiZoglio Details ‘Social Justice and Equity’ Plan

By Katie Lannan State House News Service