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Massachusetts Legislature Releases Audits That Don't Show Where Money Went
New audits show how much the Massachusetts House and Senate spent in fiscal 2025 but offer few details about where the money went.
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Massachusetts Group Pushes 2028 Ballot Question To Restrict Data Centers
A Massachusetts group wants voters to approve new restrictions on data centers in 2028, including a two-thirds local vote and energy requirements.
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Andrea Campbell Says State Should Respect Public Records Vote While Fighting Legislative Audit
Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell calls for swift action on a voter-approved public records law while raising constitutional concerns about auditing the Legislature.
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Massachusetts Family Health Insurance Premiums Could Hit $50,000 By 2032, Officials Say
Massachusetts family health insurance premiums could reach $50,000 annually by 2032, according to state health officials. Premiums neared $30,000 in 2025.
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Maura Healey's Outgoing Climate Chief Calls For End To Natural Gas Infrastructure
Outgoing Massachusetts climate chief Melissa Hoffer called for phasing out natural gas infrastructure by 2050 as Gov. Maura Healey backs pipeline expansion.
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Massachusetts Pays More Than $200,000 In Bonuses To Iran War Veterans
More than 300 Massachusetts service members who took part in Operation Epic Fury have sought state veterans' bonuses worth up to $1,000.
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Elizabeth Dionne Announces Run For MassGOP Chair, Pledges To Work Without Salary
Elizabeth Dionne is running for Massachusetts Republican Party chair after Amy Carnevale announced she would not seek another term.
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Massachusetts Gas Prices Falling Steadily, Report Says
AAA Massachusetts reported Monday that gas prices are "falling steadily," averaging $4.08 per gallon.
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Maura Healey Blocks Late-Term Abortion Law Suspension As Repeal Effort Advances
Gov. Maura Healey signed an emergency preamble to immediately enact a Massachusetts abortion law, preventing opponents from suspending it ahead of a 2028 repeal vote.
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Mike Minogue Finishes Similar To Geoff Diehl In 2022 Despite Self-Funding Nearly $20 Million
Mike Minogue spent nearly $20 million of his own money running for governor, but his results were incredibly similar to Geoff Diehl's 2022 campaign.
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Massachusetts Democrats Sweep Statewide Office Races
After voters dismissed a slate of Republican challengers, Massachusetts will keep the same all-Democratic slate of constitutional officers when new four-year terms begin in January.
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Massachusetts Rejects All-Party Primaries, Legal Marijuana Rollback
Massachusetts voters appeared to reject Question 3, which would have created all-party primaries, while backing measures on public records, gun laws and conservation.
Maura Healey Re-Elected In Landslide; Mike Minogue Concedes
Gov. Maura Healey won a second term Tuesday, defeating Republican Mike Minogue. Healey pledged to focus on affordability as Minogue conceded defeat.
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Massachusetts Law To Protect Patients From Surprise Medical Bills Faces Another Two-Year Delay
Massachusetts lawmakers could delay a 2021 health care price transparency law until 2029, drawing criticism from health insurers.
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Over 1.1 Million Massachusetts Voters Cast Ballots Early
More than 1.1 million Massachusetts voters have cast ballots early, but Secretary of State William Galvin says final turnout remains difficult to predict.
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Elizabeth Dionne Challenges Deb Goldberg Over Massachusetts Unclaimed Property System In Treasurer Debate
Republican Elizabeth Dionne challenged Treasurer Deb Goldberg over unclaimed property and the online lottery during a 12-minute debate ahead of Election Day. Copy
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Massachusetts Super PAC Compares Gov Candidate Andrea James To Zohran Mamdani In Campaign Blitz
Massachusetts pro-life groups collected 97,276 signatures in an effort to suspend a new abortion law and put its repeal before voters in 2028.
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Massachusetts Pro-Life Groups Collect Over 97,000 Signatures To Challenge Late-Term Abortion Law
Massachusetts pro-life groups collected 97,276 signatures in an effort to suspend a new abortion law and put its repeal before voters in 2028.
