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The Massachusetts Republican Party released its positions on all five November ballot questions this week. The MassGOP supports Yes on Question 1, and No on the other four, according to a press release.
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A Carver selectman with a history of supporting benefits for illegal immigrants launched a write-in campaign for state representative last month. Sarah Hewins, a Democrat, is running a write-in campaign against conservative Republican John Gaskey, a Carver Planning Board member, after he defeated 22-year incumbent state representative Susan Gifford (R-Wareham)
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Governor Marua Healey's administration recently announced the grant recipients for the Massachusetts 250 Grant Program. The program aims to celebrate the state's role in the American Revolution as the country prepares for its 250th anniversary in 2025.
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Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio has taken a stance on Ballot Question 2. DiZoglio recently endorsed the Yes on 2 campaign, which seeks to eliminate passing the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (widely knonw as MCAS) for math, science, and English as a high school graduation requirement. DiZoglio said she doesn&
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By Sam Drysdale State House News Service
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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey's administration issued a permit to Newhouse Wildlife Rescue this week to let Nibi the beaver remain at the rehabilitation facility and serve as an educational animal. "Nibi has captured the hearts of many of our residents, mine included," Healey said in a
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A longtime state representative leaving office in January 2025 cited the Massachusetts Legislature's refusal to put same-sex marriage to a statewide referendum as among his proudest moments in office. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in November 2003 issued a 4-3 ruling legalizing same-sex marriage in the state, the
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For more than 20 years, Eleanor McCullen has advocated for life outside of abortion facilities in Massachusetts. She's not a sign-waving protester. McCullen works as a sidewalk counselor, approaching women entering abortion facilities and trying to understand their difficult position. After a few minutes of discussion, she gently