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Massachusetts Poll: Voters Back Income Tax Cut, Rent Control, Same-Day Registration as Maura Healey Holds Commanding Lead

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.

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More Layoffs: Massachusetts Green Steel Company Cutting 71 Workers

Boston Metal plans to lay off 71 workers after an equipment failure at its Brazil facility disrupted financing, dealing a setback to Massachusetts’ climate tech push that Gov. Maura Healey has promoted.

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Journalists Interfere With Elections; It’s Happening Here in Massachusetts

A Massachusetts political consultant argues that media coverage in the First Middlesex Senate race favored one candidate over another, shaping voter perception and undermining fair elections.

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Andrea Campbell Seeks Dismissal of Diana DiZoglio Audit Lawsuit, Joins Case as Defendant

Attorney General Andrea Campbell is seeking to dismiss Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s lawsuit over auditing the Legislature and has moved to intervene in the case as a defendant, escalating the dispute before the Supreme Judicial Court.

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Andrea Campbell Urges SJC To Toss Diana DiZoglio Lawsuit Seeking To Get Legislature To Comply With Audit

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

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Diana DiZoglio Slams State Agency for Not Referring Child Care Fraud Cases to Her Office

Auditor Diana DiZoglio says a state agency has not referred child care fraud cases to her office in years and is seeking a change in state law.

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Massachusetts Senate Republicans Call for Hearing on $34M in SNAP Fraud

Senate Republicans are urging an oversight hearing after $34 million in public benefits fraud, much of it tied to SNAP, was identified over three years.

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Healey, Ayotte Clash Over ICE Facility and Income Tax Cut

Govs. Maura Healey and Kelly Ayotte clash over a proposed ICE detention facility in New Hampshire and a ballot fight to cut Massachusetts’ income tax from 5% to 4%.