Everett’s new mayor says schools are his first priority
The city of Everett swore in a new mayor for the first time in 18 years.
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State senators use budget stage to preview priorities
Scores of amendments are dispensed with following off-floor talks. -
Boston fires two staffers arrested in apparent domestic disturbance
The two were arrested last Thursday. -
Biden diagnosed with aggressive form of prostate cancer
Former President Joe Biden’s office says he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Biden was seen last week by doctors after urinary symptoms and a prostate nodule were found. -
Healey freezes state hiring amid federal funding cuts
Starting in two weeks, Massachusetts state agencies and departments will be blocked from bringing on most new workers. -
Candidate Kraft offers unclear recusal plan when family’s involved in Boston business
The candidate for mayor of Boston has previously vowed to recuse himself from all family business if elected. -
Critical mass forming behind tax hike on ‘megacorporations’
The legislation targets primarily corporations with more than $2.5 billion in assets. -
Local leaders recommit to regional response to climate crisis
Leaders from 17 communities across Greater Boston came together on Monday to sign a commitment to keep the region on the same page in its response to climate change adaptation and mitigation. -
Former MBTA chief Brian Shortsleeve joins GOP race for governor
Shortsleeve wants to repeal the MBTA Communities Act, the housing law signed by his former boss Charlie Baker. -
Massachusetts congressional challenger to Lynch joins wave of young Democrats targeting incumbents
Patrick Roath says he wants to tackle housing, the cost of health care and term limits for members of Congress. -
Cannabis competitor flowering in convenience stores
Reformers urge lawmakers to force regulation of hemp-based products.
