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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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Republican Lt. Governor Candidate Anne Manning Martin Launches Write-In Campaign After Being Removed From Ballot
After a Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court judge ruled she can't appear on the Sept. 1 primary ballot, Anne Manning Martin launched a write-in campaign Tuesday.
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Braintree Rep. Mark Cusack Took Thousands From Energy Special Interests While Negotiating Energy Bill
Massachusetts Rep. Mark Cusack received campaign donations from several energy industry affiliates in July as lawmakers negotiate major energy legislation.
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Brian Shortsleeve Sides With Maura Healey, Backs New Law With No Gestational Limit on Elective Abortions
Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Shortsleeve says he backs Gov. Maura Healey’s new Massachusetts law allowing elective abortions throughout the third trimester.
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Lawyers Spar Over Alleged Conflict in $2 Billion Springfield Courthouse Deal Involving Ayanna Pressley's Husband
Lawyers sparred in court over an alleged conflict of interest involving a $2 billion Springfield courthouse project and the state's bidding process.
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Maura Healey Calls Trump, RFK Jr. Childhood Vaccine Order ‘Crazy Nonsense’
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey called President Donald Trump and RFK Jr.’s childhood vaccine changes “crazy nonsense” and said the state will stick with its own vaccine schedule.
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Andrea Campbell Won’t Commit To Debating Republican Opponent Michael Walsh
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell would not commit to debating Republican challenger Michael Walsh, instead questioning why he remains on the ballot after a nomination signature dispute.
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Maura Healey Signs Bill Making It Harder To Remove Sexually Explicit Books From School Libraries
Gov. Maura Healey signed a new Massachusetts law limiting when schools can remove library books and requiring a formal process for parental challenges.
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Andrea Campbell Defends Controversial Courthouse Deal Involving Ayanna Pressley’s Husband
Attorney General Andrea Campbell is defending a controversial Springfield courthouse deal involving U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s husband as losing bidders challenge the procurement in court.
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Massachusetts Legislative Primaries Offer Rare Tests for Incumbents
Most Massachusetts lawmakers face no primary challenge this year, but a handful of contested races could shape the ideological direction of Beacon Hill after the Sept. 1 election.
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Maura Healey's Parole Board Pick Draws Liberal Backlash
Gov. Maura Healey urged the Governor's Council to confirm Parole Board nominee Kaitlyn O'Leary despite opposition from advocates who want someone with rehabilitation and reentry experience instead of another prosecutor.
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Maura Healey Signs Law Expanding Illegal Immigrant Protections Against ICE In Massachusetts
Gov. Maura Healey signed the PROTECT Act into law Wednesday, immediately expanding protections against civil immigration arrests by ICE at schools, hospitals, child care centers and courthouses.
