Healey on ballot questions: ‘yes’ for public records, ‘no’ on rent control
The governor says she's already seeing housing investors pull out of Massachusetts.
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Santiago to leave post as veterans services secretary, citing focus on medical career
Jon Santiago, the state’s first-ever Cabinet-level veterans services secretary, will step down from his post this fall in the latest high-profile departure from the Healey administration. -
The escalating standoff between Mayor Wu and the Trump administration
Defunding, prosecution, and military occupation have all been named as possible next steps by the Department of Justice. -
High School teacher Whalen challenging Neal in 2026 Democratic primary
Jeromie Whalen, a South Hadley resident who teaches at Northampton High School, is planning to challenge incumbent Richard Neal of Springfield in Massachusetts' First Congressional District. -
Tompkins pleads not guilty to extortion
Prosecutors say the Suffolk County Sheriff used his post to get stock in a cannabis company — and then demand the return of his $50,000 investment. -
Feds start alerting states of people possibly ineligible for Medicaid
Federal officials on Tuesday began contacting states to flag individuals who might not qualify for Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program due to their immigration status. -
Lawmakers shopping ideas to target supermarket surveillance
Massachusetts grocery stores could be banned from adjusting prices or sending targeted advertisements based on customers' biometric data under proposals gaining momentum in the Legislature. -
Massachusetts elections 2025: Everything you need to know to vote
Boston, Worcester, Cambridge and Everett will have elections this fall. Read up on what’s on your ballot. -
'Stop attacking our cities': Boston mayor responds to Trump administration on sanctuary cities
Wu was one of 32 mayors, county executives and governors who, earlier this month, received letters from Bondi threatening to withhold federal funding over sanctuary policies. -
Healey proposes releasing historical records of disabled people in state institutions
The measure, tucked into a spending bill, relates to historic records from the tens of thousands of people with disabilities who were institutionalized in Massachusetts. -
Massachusetts’ election chief pushes back against Trump’s call to end mail-in voting
Secretary of State Bill Galvin says vote-by-mail is effective, popular and secure in Massachusetts.
