Massachusetts Primary Turnout Reaches 10.6% on Eve of Election Day
Turnout in the Sept. 1 Massachusetts primaries hit 10.6% as of 4 p.m. Monday, accounting for 550,632 ballots cast by voters across the state.
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Bill Galvin Warns All-Party Primary Ballot Question Could Destroy Third Parties
Secretary of State William Galvin said Massachusetts’ all-party primary ballot question could hurt third parties and raised questions about how it would affect voters.
Ed Markey Paying Social Media Influencers To Support His Reelection Campaign
U.S. Sen. Ed Markey’s reelection campaign is paying social media influencers to promote the Massachusetts Democrat as he faces a primary challenge from Congressman Seth Moulton.
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Boston Public Schools Wasted $857,000 In Illegal Or Improper Spending, IG Says
Boston Public Schools wasted at least $857,000 through illegal or improper spending from 2019 through 2024, the state inspector general found.
Former MassGOP Chair Jennifer Nassour Sues Brian Shortsleeve Campaign Over Alleged Secret Recording
Former MassGOP chair Jennifer Nassour is suing Brian Shortsleeve’s campaign, alleging a staffer secretly recorded her during a Republican caucus and later shared edited excerpts.
Massachusetts State Rep Francisco Paulino Indicted on Pandemic Fraud Charges
Democratic state Rep. Francisco Paulino of Methuen faces federal charges alleging he fraudulently obtained pandemic unemployment benefits and business loans.
Judge Rejects Conflict Claims, Lets $2 Billion Springfield Courthouse Project Move Forward
A judge rejected conflict-of-interest claims involving the $2 billion Springfield courthouse project and denied losing bidders’ request to halt negotiations.
Healey Administration Gives Schools Guidance on How To Avoid Complying With ICE
The Healey administration issued new guidance telling Massachusetts schools and childcare programs how to limit cooperation with ICE agents under the state’s new immigrant protection law.
Massachusetts Life Sciences Industry Losing Thousands of Jobs Under Maura Healey
Massachusetts lost more than 3,600 life sciences jobs in 2025 as the industry posted its first year-over-year employment decline in more than two decades.
Seth Moulton Says He Supports The Filibuster Now After Previously Wanting It Gone
U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton says he would not vote to end the Senate filibuster if Republicans remain in control, despite previously calling for its abolition.
Republican Elizabeth Dionne Targets Deb Goldberg Over Cannabis Control Commission Lawsuit
Republican treasurer candidate Elizabeth Dionne is calling for answers from Treasurer Deb Goldberg after former Cannabis Control Commission Chair Shannon O’Brien sued Goldberg and the agency.
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Massachusetts State Agency Changes Name Thanks To Offensive Language Bill Ban
A Massachusetts state agency has changed its name under a new law that removes language deemed offensive toward people with disabilities.
Poll: Massachusetts Voters Back Most Ballot Questions Rejected By Legislature
Massachusetts voters support most of the nine questions headed to the November ballot after state lawmakers declined to act on the citizen-backed proposals.
Mike Minogue Dominates Brian Shortsleeve In Latest GOP Primary Poll
Mike Minogue leads Brian Shortsleeve by more than 2-to-1 in a new GOP primary poll. Shortsleeve says he is better positioned against Gov. Maura Healey despite faring no better in a hypothetical general election.
Mike Minogue Criticizes Offshore Wind Push, Calls for More Natural Gas in Massachusetts
Republican candidate for governor Mike Minogue is criticizing Massachusetts’ offshore wind push and calling for more natural gas pipelines to lower energy costs.
New Poll Shows Ed Markey With 28-Point Lead Over Seth Moulton
U.S. Sen. Ed Markey leads U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton by 28 points in a new UMass Amherst/WCVB poll of Massachusetts Democratic primary voters.
House Probe Found No Harassment by Rep. Gaskey; Former Aide Was Fired for ‘Unprofessional Behavior’
A former aide is suing Massachusetts state Rep. John Gaskey, but a House investigation found no harassment violation and the House says she was fired for “unprofessional behavior.”
Healey Administration Names $90K Per Year Heat Resilience Officer
The Healey administration named Katie Schlick as Massachusetts’ first heat resilience officer, a $90,000 position funded by the Boston Foundation.