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Massachusetts Governor Candidates Posted Strong Fund-Raising Month In June

The candidates for governor in Massachusetts are happy with their June 2025 fundraising hauls. See how much each of them raised here.

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Five Massachusetts Politicians Who Have Advocated For Fireworks Legalization

When it comes to fireworks, Massachusetts is an outlier. It's the only state where all consumer fireworks are illegal. Here are some politicians who want to change that.

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Every Town Cape Cod State Rep Represents Calls For His Resignation In Wake of No-Shows After Criminal Charges

Every town State Representative Chris Flanagan (D-Dennis) represents has now formally asked him to resign from the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

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Massachusetts Lawmaker Proposes Detransition Coverage, Ban On Youth Gender Transitions

State Rep. John Gaskey (R-Carver) is pushing a pair of new bills related to transgender issues on Beacon Hill. One would make detransitioning less expensive, while the other would restrict so-called gender-affirming care for minors and some young adults.

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Legislators Question Maura Healey's Borrowing Approach To Reducing Electricity Bills

With a crowd of onlookers and activists overflowing from the State House hearing room, members of the Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Committee dove into the 119-page bill (H 4144) that Healey's team says could save ratepayers more than $10 billion over the next decade.

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Massachusetts Unemployment Rate Climbs To Highest Mark Since 2021

The unemployment rate in Massachusetts has reached its highest level during Governor Maura Healey’s time in office, and critics are pointing to her administration’s policies as a driving factor.