A new Pioneer Institute report says Massachusetts is losing residents and businesses due to burdensome regulations and calls for licensing reform, a statewide business portal, and workforce changes.
A new UNH poll finds Massachusetts voters support lowering the income tax, rent control, and same-day voter registration, while Gov. Maura Healey holds a wide lead over potential GOP challengers.
Vermont officials reversed a policy requiring foster parents to affirm gender identity ideology after two Christian families sued, arguing the rule violated their First Amendment rights.
Attorney General Andrea Campbell is urging the Supreme Judicial Court to dismiss State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s lawsuit seeking access to legislative records, arguing the auditor bypassed proper legal procedure. Alison Kuznitz/SHNS
A Roman Anthony autograph at South Shore Plaza is now priced higher than David Ortiz’s, highlighting the hype surrounding the young Red Sox star.
A transgender athlete’s bronze finish at the MIAA girls’ state meet comes as debate continues over Massachusetts’ gender-identity sports policy.
In a 2016 interview at JetBlue Park, Hall of Fame designated hitter David Ortiz reflects on staying with the Red Sox, retiring from MLB and the future of baseball expansion.
Rhode Island State Rep. Enrique Sanchez is facing criticism after warning against “transphobia” following a Pawtucket mass shooting that left three dead, including the suspect’s ex-wife and son.
U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Salem) voiced support last week for Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s lawsuit seeking to force the Massachusetts Legislature to comply with a voter-approved audit law.
Gov. Maura Healey says she opposes a 2026 ballot proposal to cut Massachusetts’ income tax from 5% to 4%, warning of major budget impacts as GOP candidate Mike Kennealy backs the measure.
Wayland Selectman Anne Brensley announced 30 new endorsements from across the Massachusetts Republican Party, signaling unity behind her lieutenant governor campaign despite divisions in the GOP gubernatorial primary.
U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton invited Marcelo Gomes da Silva, an illegal immigrant previously detained by ICE in Massachusetts, to attend President Trump’s Feb. 24 State of the Union address.
Massachusetts lost 182,000 residents from 2020 to 2025 and still has not recovered pre-pandemic private-sector job levels, a new report finds.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu says she will vote for a statewide rent control ballot question, drawing sharp criticism from the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance.
A western Massachusetts coffee shop is drawing backlash after announcing it would sell a cinnamon latte called “To Hell With ICE,” prompting mixed reactions on social media.
Brian Shortsleeve joined fellow Republican gubernatorial candidates in opposing males competing in girls’ sports, backing a Pembroke mother after a recent track meet controversy.
Mayor Michelle Wu announced this week that 18-year-old Ailin Sha has been selected as Boston’s next Youth Poet Laureate, a ceremonial city position that comes with taxpayer funding and support from City Hall.
Former state Sen. Dean Tran (R-Fitchburg) was sentenced to an additional year in federal prison for obstruction of justice and making false statements tied to an unemployment fraud investigation.
