Four MBTA Bus Cameras Caught 26,000 Violations During 30-Day Pilot
Automated cameras on four MBTA buses caught 26,000 bus lane and bus stop violations during a 30-day pilot program in February.
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Massachusetts High Court To Consider Gun License ‘Suitability’ Standard Legality
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court will hear a challenge to the state’s gun licensing suitability standard next month.
Western Mass Communist Group Angry At Boston Globe Over Last Ditch Lesbian Bar Story
A Western Massachusetts communist group issued a lengthy, angry statement about The Boston Globe over its story about a lesbian bar making masks optional one night a week.
Democrats, Republicans Criticize Maura Healey Gas Tax Holiday Proposal
Democrats question the cost and timing of Maura Healey’s two-month gas tax holiday. Her Republican opponent says it would end too soon.
Affordability Takes Center Stage in Massachusetts Governor's Race
High housing, energy and tax costs are shaping the 2026 Massachusetts governor's race as Maura Healey and Mike Minogue offer different approaches to relief.
Maura Healey Endorses Starter Home Ballot Question
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey endorsed Question 7, the ballot question that would allow single-family homes to be built on smaller lots.
Poll: Most Massachusetts Residents Say State Is a Good Place To Live, But Unaffordable
Most Massachusetts residents view the state as a good place to live, but many say high costs make it unaffordable, a new poll found.
Maura Healey Calls For Gas Tax Suspension Days After Mike Minogue
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has called for suspending the state gas tax just days after her Republican opponent Mike Minogue also called for it.
Lindsay Clancy Trial Fuels Push For New Maternal Mental Health Laws
The Lindsay Clancy trial is adding momentum to a years-long rise in maternal mental health legislation, including new proposals in Massachusetts and other states.
Diana DiZoglio Audit Finds Long Wait Times, Delayed Unemployment Benefits In Massachusetts
A state audit found long call waits, delayed first payments and complaint-management problems at the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance.
Prediction Markets Give Maura Healey Big Edge Over Mike Minogue In Massachusetts Governor’s Race
Kalshi and Polymarket give Gov. Maura Healey a large edge over Republican Mike Minogue in the 2026 Massachusetts governor’s race.
SJC Again Upholds MBTA Communities Housing Law
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court rejected the town of Marshfield's challenge to the MBTA Communities Act housing law last week, rejecting every argument it made.
Massachusetts Sheds 7,100 Jobs In August As Losses Mount
Massachusetts has lost over 10,000 jobs in the past two months, according to the latest jobs report from the state.
Mike Minogue Calls For Massachusetts Gas Tax Holiday As Prices Top $4.40
Massachusetts Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue has called for an immediate gas tax holiday amid rising gas prices and global turmoil.
Some MassHealth Members Could Lose Coverage Under Trump Work Requirements, State Says
Massachusetts estimates about 175,000 people will lose MassHealth coverage because of new federal work and education requirements and six-month eligibility checks beginning in 2027.
Nigerian National In Lynn Charged With Illegally Voting In Federal Elections
Federal prosecutors charged a Nigerian national living in Lynn with illegally voting in the 2022 midterm election. Officials say she also voted in the 2024 presidential primary.
Trump Administration Investigates Algonquin Regional High School Over Alleged Secret Gender Transition
The Trump administration has launched an investigation into Northborough-Southborough schools over allegations that Algonquin Regional High School helped socially transition a student without her parents’ knowledge or consent.
Maura Healey Wants Increased Maternal Mental Health Spending Following Lindsay Clancy Trial
Gov. Maura Healey is proposing expanded postpartum mental health screening, home visits and provider support following the Lindsay Clancy trial and mistrial.
Massachusetts Teachers Union Biggest Donor To Yes On 9 Gun Control Effort
The Massachusetts Teachers Association gave $500,000 to the campaign supporting Question 9, making the teachers union the biggest donor to the effort to keep the state's 2024 gun law.
Massachusetts Pro-Life Groups Seek Signatures To Repeal New Late-Term Abortion Law
Massachusetts pro-life groups are recruiting volunteers to put a repeal of the state’s new abortion law before voters in 2028.
Massachusetts Rep. John Gaskey Plans Parental Rights Bill After DCF Gender Identity Case
State Rep. John Gaskey says he is preparing legislation to protect parental rights after a Catholic family said Massachusetts took custody of their daughter.
Group Launches 2028 Ballot Effort To Restrict Massachusetts Data Centers
A new Massachusetts ballot committee wants to require data centers to win two-thirds approval from host communities and meet other rules.
Elizabeth Dionne Blasts Deb Goldberg Over Shannon O’Brien Dispute
Republican treasurer candidate Elizabeth Dionne is tying the Shannon O’Brien controversy to Treasurer Deb Goldberg as the two trade attacks ahead of November.
Pro-Mike Minogue Super PAC Launches Statewide Ad Push Against Maura Healey
Massachusetts First PAC is promoting a statewide ad against Maura Healey, blaming her for rising costs as it backs Republican Mike Minogue.
Nancy Mace Calls For Lindsay Clancy To Be Publicly Executed
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace says Lindsay Clancy should face a public execution for killing her three young children in Duxbury.
Katherine Clark Accuses Trump Of Trying To Bribe Voters With $5,000 Checks
U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark says President Donald Trump is trying to bribe voters after he promised $5,000 payments if Republicans keep control of Congress.
Meet The Candidates: Lisa Mair, Republican State Rep Candidate For The 12th Worcester District
Meet Lisa Mair, a Republican candidate for state representative in Massachusetts’ 12th Worcester District. Mair is a nutritionist and Berlin-Boylston Regional School Committee member.
Massachusetts Takes Catholic Couple’s Daughter After They Refuse To Call Her A Boy, Family Says
A Catholic Massachusetts family says DCF took custody of their teenage daughter after they refused to treat her as a boy. The family is now fighting the state over testosterone treatment.
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Donald Trump Praises Kevin Reddington, Calls Lindsay Clancy Case A ‘No-Win’ Situation
President Donald Trump called the Lindsay Clancy case a “no-win” situation after her lawyer asked him to pressure Plymouth County DA Tim Cruz.
Mike Minogue Gave $5,000 To Campaign Seeking To Repeal Massachusetts 2024 Gun Control Law
Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Minogue donated $5,000 to the campaign backing Question 9, which would repeal Massachusetts’ 2024 gun law.
Maura Healey Calls For Federal AI Guardrails ‘Before It’s Too Late’
Gov. Maura Healey is calling for federal regulation of artificial intelligence as AI leaders warn about the risks of rapidly advancing models.
Maura Healey Booed At Boston College Red Bandana Game
Boston College football fans booed Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey when the stadium announcer named her during the Red Bandana Game against Rutgers.
Maura Healey Won’t Say If She’ll Block Effort To Suspend New Third-Trimester Abortion Law
Gov. Maura Healey declined to say whether she will use her authority to prevent activists from suspending Massachusetts’ new abortion law while they pursue a 2028 repeal vote.
Several Police Unions Endorse Maura Healey's Reelection Bid
Several Massachusetts police unions endorsed Gov. Maura Healey's reelection bid, praising her support for law enforcement and officer mental health.
Meet The Candidates: Peter Warren, Republican State Rep Candidate For The 2nd Hampden District
Meet Peter Warren, a Republican candidate for state representative in Massachusetts’ 2nd Hampden District. Warren is a retired commercial alarm and life safety professional and Monson Selectboard member.
Massachusetts Democratic and Republican Parties Both Seeing Membership Drop
Massachusetts political party membership continues to fall as automatic voter registration adds most new voters to the state’s unenrolled category.
