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House Republicans Have a Big Decision in 2027 After Brad Jones Retires
Massachusetts House GOP Leader Brad Jones will not seek reelection, opening a leadership fight between moderate and conservative factions on Beacon Hill.
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Liberal Writer Urges Ed Markey to Step Aside
A liberal writer argues that Sen. Ed Markey should step aside, citing age and the need for a new generation of leadership in Congress.
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Business Leaders: Massachusetts Should Require End-of-Course Exams for High School Graduation
Massachusetts business leaders argue the state should require end-of-course exams as part of new high school graduation standards after voters eliminated the MCAS diploma requirement.
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Massachusetts Senate Turns To Court In Bid To Block Beacon Hill Reform Ballot Questions
The Massachusetts Senate voted to ask the Supreme Judicial Court for guidance on ballot questions that would subject lawmakers to public records laws and reform legislative stipends, drawing criticism from transparency advocates who say Beacon Hill is resisting accountability.
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Massachusetts Rent Control Ballot Question Could Cut $300 Billion From Property Values, Report Says
A new Tufts analysis warns a Massachusetts rent control ballot question could wipe out $300 billion in property values and reduce local tax revenue, forcing cities and towns to cut services or raise taxes.
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Two Veteran Democrats Sue To Block Massachusetts All-Party Primary Ballot Question
Supporters of a Massachusetts ballot question that would do away with partisan primaries and have the two most popular candidates compete in the general election, regardless of party, say it would invigorate democracy and energize notoriously uncompetitive contests in Massachusetts.
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What Norway’s Olympic Dominance Can Teach America About Youth Sports
Massachusetts Sen. Barry Finegold argues that Norway’s youth sports system — built on participation and enjoyment — offers lessons for improving youth athletics in the United States.
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After Ballot Win, Diana DiZoglio Deserves Opportunity To Make Her Audit Case In Court
Former SJC Justice Robert Cordy says the SJC should ensure Auditor Diana DiZoglio can make her case in court over the voter-approved audit.