Democrats accuse Susan Collins of 'corruption' following report on alleged pay-to-play scheme
Collins' office as well as FBI officials have said the allegations — contained in an investigative report from ProPublica — are completely false. But Democrats clearly hope to convince voters otherwise in the final six weeks of the fall election campaign.
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New cannabis board chair aims to oversee the ‘most boring’ agency in Mass.
The state’s new marijuana regulators met for the first time Thursday, trying to turn the page on years of turmoil. -
Healey’s bill to let cities, towns hike some taxes quietly dies on Beacon Hill
The governor’s pitch to let cities and towns raise meals, lodging and car excise taxes to help tackle financial challenges did not win over state lawmakers. -
Sure, Barney Frank could be ‘really acerbic’ to reporters. But he was never anti-media.
The former Congressman from Massachusetts had a reputation for pushing back on reporters' questions. But he was also among the most accessible politicians to the media. -
Mass Politics Profs: Trump-backed candidates win big, Barney Frank’s legacy and a DNC nothingburger
Under the Radar breaks down the latest local and national political headlines with three Boston-area political science professors -
Barney Frank, liberal icon and gay-rights pioneer, dies at 86
The former congressman was politically engaged until the end. -
Healey boots O’Brien, appoints three new cannabis regulators under reform law
Reshaping the CCC, Healey picked a former state revenue commissioner, a Western Mass. economic development official and a lawyer with city government experience. -
DNC leaders tour Boston as potential host for 2028 convention
Top local Democrats are pitching Boston as a safe, walkable city with historic significance. -
Healey asks Navy's help in recovering video that could show sunken fishing ship's last moments
The F/V Lily Jean sunk off the coast of Gloucester in January and officials are still investigating the cause. -
‘He will never win a statewide election’: Shortsleeve knocks Minogue for abortion stance
The Republican gubernatorial candidate says his rival's pro-life position will be a deal-breaker for voters. -
Poll: Most voters support the income tax cut — until they hear about the budget impacts
Groups like the Massachusetts Municipal Association warn the ballot question could bring about dramatic cuts to the state budget.
