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State House Mourns Death Of Gloucester Stae Rep Ann-Margaret Ferrante, 53
Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante of Gloucester died early morning Thursday, House Speaker Ron Mariano's office announced.
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Massachusetts State Senator Says He Was Wrong To Support Legal Sports Gambling
If Sen. John Keenan could go back in time, he would take back his vote to legalize sports betting in the state.
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Social Pot Consumption Vote Could Come By Christmas For Massachusetts
The Cannabis Control Commission could vote by Christmas on regulations governing social consumption sites.
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Ed Markey Holds Sizeable Early Lead Over Seth In Massachusetts U.S. Senate Race
Sen. Edward Markey holds a 19-point lead over U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton in the race for the seat Markey holds, but the polling numbers tighten up with U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley in the race.
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Massachusetts Board Eyes Early 2026 Vote On Three-Year Bachelor's Degree
The Board of Higher Education is on track to vote in early 2026 on whether to allow public and private colleges and universities in Massachusetts to offer three-year bachelor's degrees, reducing the typical 120-credit requirement.
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Massachusetts House Pushing Phonics To Target ‘Troubling Trends’ With Reading In Early Grades
The House will vote Wednesday on a sweeping early literacy reform bill, aiming to reverse what leaders are calling "troubling trends" in student reading rates.
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Winter Special Election Scheduled To Fill Lowell-Based Senate Seat
Voters in Lowell and a few surrounding towns will head to the polls in the winter of 2026 to elect a new senator.
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As Other States Slash Taxes, Massachusetts Risks Falling Further Behind
A new report shows 28 states have cut income taxes since 2021, while Massachusetts faces mounting pressure to reduce rates and improve competitiveness amid sluggish job growth and high costs.