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Massachusetts Republican Governor Candidate Says He Wouldn't Raise Taxes If Elected
If elected as governor in 2026, Mike Kennealy has a promise to the voters: no new taxes.
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Massachusetts Ethics Committee to Investigate State Rep Chris Flanagan After Fraud Charges
The Massachusetts House Committee on Ethics plans to investigate state Representative Christopher Flanagan (D-Dennis), who was indicted last week on federal fraud charges, once his legal proceedings are concluded, according to the committee's chairman. Flanagan, 37, represents the First Barnstable District.
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Five Massachusetts Politicians Who Have Served Prison Time In Recent Years
Could two more Massachusetts politicians go to prison? Last week, Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson (D-Roxbury) agreed to plead guilty to a kickback scheme involving a taxpayer-funded staff bonus. Prosecutors say she pocketed thousands of dollars from one of her aides. The plea deal recommends a sentence of just
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Cape Cod Lawmaker Christopher Flanagan Charged with Embezzlement and Fraud
A Democratic state lawmaker from Cape Cod is facing federal charges claiming he stole tens of thousands of dollars from a nonprofit organization he once led and used some of the money to fund his political campaign.
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Leah Foley Criticizes Safe Injection Sites: Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Responds To Editorial
Leah Foley didn't like a recent editorial piece in The Lowell Sun.
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Massachusetts GOP Welcomes Mike Kennealy to 2026 Gubernatorial Race
The Massachusetts Republican Party is pleased to see candidates emerge who are willing to take on Governor Maura Healey in the 2026 gubernatorial race.
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Boston City Councilor Admits to Federal Corruption Charges
An elected Massachusetts Democrat might be going to prison.
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Republican Mike Kennealy Enters 2026 Massachusetts Governor Race: Former Baker Official
A Republican jumped into the 2026 Massachusetts governor's race on Monday morning.