Mass. Rep. Lawn admits to facts in drunk driving case
Rep loses license and faces fines as attorney appeals for "mercy the court gives to first-time offenders"
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Robocalls, racist jokes and throwback ads: What could swing the pendulum on Election Day?
The Mass Politics Profs are back to break down national politics before Election Day, including poll numbers, new ads and the likelihood of delayed results. -
'It’s a huge lift': On the front lines of the 2024 election
City and town clerks across Greater Boston have been working full throttle for months to ensure an accurate and safe presidential election. -
Young people are leading efforts to increase voter turnout among their peers
Voter registration and turnout among young people has been especially high in recent presidential elections. This year, college students and others want to keep the momentum going. -
Harris and Trump volunteers from Massachusetts fan out to purple states to swing the election
Supporters from solidly blue Massachusetts are traveling to swing states like Pennsylvania and Michigan to convince the undecided or unmotivated to vote for their candidate -
Multilingual voting gets a boost in Boston
Many non-English speaking voters need extra support to practice their democratic right -
Write-in candidates add some competition to sleepy legislative election season
A handful of candidates for Massachusetts House and Senate seats made the general election ballot through successful write-in campaigns in the September primary. -
Boston City Council OKs Mayor Michelle Wu's revised tax proposal
The new version would allow the city to tax businesses at a lower ceiling and for a shorter time than Wu initially sought. -
'He made you feel seen': Tom Menino remembered for his all-consuming love of Boston
The city's longest-serving mayor, who died 10 years ago, left behind an extensive network of political alumni. -
State lawmakers weigh independence, structure of Cannabis Control Commission as they consider reforms
After months of internal turmoil at the CCC, the Legislature is examining if changes would help the agency work better for consumers and businesses. -
Illinois official chosen as next Cannabis Control Commission director
David Lakeman was the CCC's first point-person on Beacon Hill. He worked as its director of government affairs from 2018 until 2020.
