Maine's 2nd gubernatorial debate is over. Here's some takeaways
The three candidates jousted over several hot-button issues during a policy-heavy debate in Bangor.
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‘Good riddance’: Mass. politicians react to Pam Bondi’s removal as attorney general
The move ends the contentious tenure of a loyalist who upended the Justice Department’s culture of independence from the White House. -
State Senate wants to set aside funds for trans health care in face of federal threats
The Trump administration is threatening Medicaids’ ability to fund transgender health care for minors. -
Mass. Senate eyes free medical school tuition to help shortage of primary care doctors
A $10 million pilot program in a spending bill set for a vote next week would cover tuition for UMass Chan Medical School students who commit to practicing family medicine in Massachusetts. -
Amid gloomy budget outlook, Boston city councilor seeks to grow senior property tax relief program
Councilor Louijeune says more seniors would qualify for a $1,000 exemption under her proposal. -
Boston projects $48M budget deficit next fiscal year driven by snow removal costs
Boston CFO Ashley Groffenberger says the shortfall, driven partly by snow removal costs, amounts to 1% of the city’s operating budget. -
Healey worries Trump trying to ‘weaponize’ federal government ahead of 2026 election
The governor dismissed the idea of voter fraud in Massachusetts, a day after federal prosecutors launched a new team to investigate it. -
Federal prosecutors launch team to probe benefits, voter fraud in Mass.
U.S. Attorney Leah Foley says the $9 million in fraud she's identified so far is the "tip of the iceberg." -
Boston launches push to teach every high school grad to use AI critically
The new program is funded through a $1 million seed grant from entrepreneur Paul English. -
AG sees ‘pathway forward’ to audit state Legislature
Massachusetts’ attorney general believes her office and the auditor’s office are closer to agreeing on a way forward with the prolonged audit fight. -
Boston City Councilors move to review police body camera policies as calls for transparency grow
Councilors Brian Worrell and Miniard Culpepper want to examine how and when police body camera footage is released.
