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Weymouth’s O’Connor stakes out positions ahead of Senate bid

WEYMOUTH – Patrick O'Connor, a longtime town councilor and aide to Republican state Sen. Robert Hedlund (R-Weymouth), spoke candidly Monday regarding various hot-button policy topics as he gears up a campaign for his boss's seat, an effort that would keep it in GOP hands. Moments after Hedlund

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Special elections may be held to fill new House, Senate vacancies

BOSTON – Election Day settled contests in 53 communities around the state and may prompt several special elections, as the House and Senate seek to fill vacancies left by members who are moving on after victories on Tuesday. State Rep. Michael Brady (D-Brockton) bested his Republican opponent to capture a seat

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Dems retain Senate seat as Brockton’s Brady beats Diehl

BROCKTON – State Rep. Geoff Diehl's bid to add another Republican to the state Senate came up short Tuesday as state Rep. Michael Brady (D-Brockton), fueled by an 8,000-vote edge in his home city, managed to defeat the GOP challenger and keep the seat under Democratic control. The

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Charter school legislative course may circle until January

BOSTON – A decision from the state Senate on whether to pursue charter school expansion or leave the issue for Massachusetts voters to settle next year may not come until early January, Senate President Stanley Rosenberg (D-Amherst) said Wednesday after a private bipartisan meeting to weigh the pros and cons. The

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Governor Baker ‘anxious’ for results as state budget talks drag on

Written by Andy Metzger After meeting with Gov. Charlie Baker Monday afternoon House and Senate leaders declined to rule out needing a second interim budget to keep state government open while expressing optimism about ongoing annual budget negotiations.