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Democratic Socialist Rep. Uyterhoeven Enters Cambridge-Area State Senate Race
Democratic Socialist Rep. Erika Uyterhoeven has entered the race to succeed Sen. Pat Jehlen in the Cambridge-area state Senate district.
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Andrea Campbell Threatens Lawsuit as Trump Targets MassHealth Fraud in Massachusetts
Attorney General Andrea Campbell says she will sue if the Trump administration freezes MassHealth funds, as new audit findings highlight millions in potential Medicaid fraud and oversight concerns in Massachusetts.
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Massachusetts Board Cuts GLP-1 Obesity Drug Coverage For State Workers as Costs Soar
Massachusetts’ Group Insurance Commission voted to end GLP-1 drug coverage for obesity treatment for public employees and retirees, citing rising costs and pressure to rein in state health spending.
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Ron Mariano and Karen Spilka Dismiss Voter-Approved Audit, Attack Diana DiZoglio as Court Fight Escalates
House Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka refused to comply with a 2024 voter-approved audit, turning personal against Auditor Diana DiZoglio as the legal battle intensifies.
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Beacon Hill Leaders Target Ballot Initiative Process as Voter-Backed Measures Gain Steam
House Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka criticize Massachusetts’ ballot initiative system and call for new restrictions as tax cuts, rent control and public records measures head toward the November 2026 ballot.
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Diana DiZoglio Seeks Independent Counsel as Campbell Moves to Dismiss Audit Lawsuit
State Auditor Diana DiZoglio is asking the Supreme Judicial Court to appoint independent counsel to defend her lawsuit seeking to audit the Legislature after Attorney General Andrea Campbell moved to dismiss the case.
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Massachusetts Education Board Vice Chair Proposes Withholding Pay After Illegal Teacher Strikes
A Massachusetts education board leader says districts could waive the 180-day school requirement after illegal teacher strikes, preventing educators from recovering lost pay through make-up days.
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Massachusetts Growth, Jobs Numbers Trailing U.S. Rates
Massachusetts economists are expecting to learn in April that job growth has been slower than originally estimated across Massachusetts, as they flag weaknesses in the state labor market.
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More Layoffs: Massachusetts Green Steel Company Cutting 71 Workers
Boston Metal plans to lay off 71 workers after an equipment failure at its Brazil facility disrupted financing, dealing a setback to Massachusetts’ climate tech push that Gov. Maura Healey has promoted.
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Andrea Campbell Seeks Dismissal of Diana DiZoglio Audit Lawsuit, Joins Case as Defendant
Attorney General Andrea Campbell is seeking to dismiss Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s lawsuit over auditing the Legislature and has moved to intervene in the case as a defendant, escalating the dispute before the Supreme Judicial Court.
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Diana DiZoglio Slams State Agency for Not Referring Child Care Fraud Cases to Her Office
Auditor Diana DiZoglio says a state agency has not referred child care fraud cases to her office in years and is seeking a change in state law.
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Massachusetts Senate Republicans Call for Hearing on $34M in SNAP Fraud
Senate Republicans are urging an oversight hearing after $34 million in public benefits fraud, much of it tied to SNAP, was identified over three years.
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Healey, Ayotte Clash Over ICE Facility and Income Tax Cut
Govs. Maura Healey and Kelly Ayotte clash over a proposed ICE detention facility in New Hampshire and a ballot fight to cut Massachusetts’ income tax from 5% to 4%.
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Diana DiZoglio Launches Reelection Bid Amid Ongoing Fight To Audit Massachusetts Legislature
Massachusetts Auditor Diana DiZoglio announces her 2026 reelection campaign as her legal battle to audit the state Legislature continues before the Supreme Judicial Court.
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Andrea Campbell Seeks Bigger Budget To Sue Trump Administration
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell is seeking a budget increase to hire more lawyers as her office continues filing lawsuits against the Trump administration.
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Massachusetts Health Insurance Regulators Halt 17% Deductible Hike
Massachusetts health regulators froze deductible limits for 2027 after a projected 17% increase, as enrollment in the Health Connector drops by more than 27,000 residents.
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DiZoglio Accuses Lawmakers of Retaliation as Audit Fight Lingers
Massachusetts Auditor Diana DiZoglio claims Beacon Hill lawmakers are retaliating against her office as her voter-approved effort to audit the Legislature remains stalled.
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Maura Healey Seeks To Delay Trump Tax Cuts In Massachusetts
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is pushing to delay Trump tax cuts at the state level as unions and business groups clash over revenue and competitiveness.
