Ed Markey Backs Out of Oct. 14 Debate Against John Deaton
U.S. Sen. Ed Markey backed out of an Oct. 14 WCVB debate against Republican challenger John Deaton, according to MassGOP Chair Amy Carnevale.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Voters Favor Keeping Legal Marijuana, 2024 Gun Law, Poll Shows
A new MassINC poll finds Massachusetts voters leaning strongly against repealing legal recreational marijuana and the state’s 2024 gun law.
Maura Healey Seeks Project Labor Agreement For Sagamore Bridge Replacement
MassDOT seeks bids for the $1.6 billion Sagamore Bridge replacement, with construction set to begin in winter 2027 and a project labor agreement required.
Massachusetts Republicans Condemn Threats Against Truro Restaurant
Amy Carnevale, Mike Minogue and John Deaton condemned threats and a hoax 911 call targeting Montano’s Restaurant after a GOP event.
Nor’easter Washes Boats Ashore Across Massachusetts Coast
A weekend nor’easter sent boats ashore in Weymouth, Quincy, Marblehead and Provincetown as strong winds battered the Massachusetts coast.
Top Beacon Hill Democrats Blast Question 3 All-Party Primary Plan
Massachusetts House Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka are opposing Question 3, which would replace party primaries with an all-party primary system.
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.
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.
Mike Minogue Gains Eight Points In New UNH Poll, Cuts Maura Healey’s Lead
Republican Mike Minogue received 38% support in the latest University of New Hampshire poll, while incumbent Governor Maura Healey got 54%.
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.
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 Wants To Suspend The Gas Tax; Beacon Hill Wasn’t So Concerned When Gas Hit $5 In 2022
Gov. Maura Healey wants to suspend Massachusetts’ gas tax for two months, but Beacon Hill lawmakers rejected a gas tax holiday in 2022 and previously backed gas tax increases.
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.
Meet The Candidates: Tyler Macallister, Republican Congressional Candidate For Massachusetts’ 9th District
Meet Tyler Macallister, the Republican candidate for Congress in Massachusetts’ 9th District. Macallister discusses fishing, offshore wind, energy policy and his campaign priorities.
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.
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.
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.
Maura Healey Not Doing Enough To Stop AI Data Center Development
An environmental advocate says Gov. Maura Healey’s new data center rules do not go far enough and wants Massachusetts to halt new projects.
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.