Patrick: Democrats erred by not talking to outsiders
The former Massachusetts governor says his party could learn from Donald Trump.
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Senate budget would make regional transit free and better connected
A big boost in RTA money sets up a transit funding showdown with the House, where lawmakers want to spend more on the MBTA. -
Wu: Emerson protesters 'wanted to get arrested'
A city ordinance banning encampments can't be selectively applied, the mayor said. -
Poll finds Bostonians bullish on quality of life, but concerned about high costs
Broadly speaking, the results are good news for Mayor Michelle Wu. -
State Senate budget funds free community college for all
Gov. Maura Healey and the House did not include funding for universal community college in their budget proposals, leaving the Senate's plans shrouded in uncertainty. -
Mass. Senate looking to tackle child care costs through state budget
The Senate's budget plan, out Tuesday, would make thousands more families eligible for subsidized child care. -
What to know about three consumer protection bills in Massachusetts
The bills would help consumers with utility bills, buying used cars and dealing with home heating oil tanks. -
Lawmakers propose 'Ebony Alerts' to help find missing Black girls and women
Bill backers say Black kids are overrepresented among missing youth, but their cases don't get as much public attention. -
Boston City Council calls for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war
Boston's ceasefire resolution passed Wednesday on an 11-2 vote. -
No plans for new state taxes, Healey tells business group
Sluggish tax revenue collections this fiscal year prompted the governor to make budget cuts. Still, some bills with the governor’s backing would let municipalities impose their own local taxes. -
Why Mayor Wu's plans for White Stadium have prompted a lawsuit
Not everyone who uses Franklin Park is on board.
