Recount shows Lisa Field held lead in Taunton and Easton state rep race — by 15 votes
The recount for the open House seat to represent parts of Taunton and Easton concluded with the Democrat who originally claimed victory holding on to her win, though by a slightly smaller margin.
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Trump’s Cabinet picks court controversy as Biden crams appointees, pardons into his final days
The Mass Politics Profs discuss Michelle Wu's failed tax plan, Donald Trump's Cabinet picks, Joe Biden's final days in office and more! -
Boston City Council prepares to weigh ethics committee, approves annual tax rates
The proposal for a new ethics committee comes as one council member now faces federal charges. -
Progressive groups urge Beacon Hill to make anti-Trump push before year’s end
In a pair of open letters, the signers say waiting until 2025 would be a mistake. -
Wu’s property tax proposal is dead, Senate president says
The controversial property-tax shift bill that has driven months of debate will not receive a vote in the Senate, the chamber's top Democrat announced Monday night, hours after the bill had been derailed. -
Top senator urges Boston to set rates without tax shift
Sen. William Brownsberger of Belmont called for the bill to be laid aside and for Boston to finalize its property tax rates without any shift. -
Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson arrested on federal charges
Mayor Michelle Wu called on the councilor to resign, saying the charges “will prevent her from effectively serving the city.” -
State senator again blocks action on Boston property tax plan
The Senate meets next on Monday and the Boston bill is likely to resurface then. -
Rep. Pressley and Sen. Whitehouse weigh in on President Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden
Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse criticized Biden’s reasoning for pardoning his son, while Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley defended Biden's right to pardon his son but urged the president to use his executive powers to address sentencing disparities. -
Auditor DiZoglio intensifies pressure ahead of new audit law's implementation
She wants the public — and the media — to help her push the Legislature and AG Campbell -
Warren urges Biden to limit Trump’s ability to use US military against Americans
The Massachusetts senator and her colleague from Connecticut made their call in a letter released Monday.
