Troy Jackson wins the Democratic nomination to challenge Sen. Susan Collins
Jackson, a logger and former Maine Senate president, faced only one opponent during Saturday's nominating convention. Democrats have been scrambling to choose a new nominee since Graham Platner withdrew from the race earlier this month.
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Tania Fernandes Anderson will resign from Boston City Council on July 4th
Fernandes Anderson’s last day will be the Fourth of July. -
After staffer’s public accusations, Boston launches new investigation
The new probe will feature outside lawyers, according to a memo from Boston’s human resources chief. -
Local veterans react to president’s use of military force in immigration crackdown protests
Thousands of National Guard troops were deployed by President Donald Trump to quell protests. -
Misconduct hearing underway for judge accused of helping immigrant avoid ICE arrest
The state’s Commission on Judicial Conduct is looking into claims that a Newton district court judge helped a defendant evade immigration officials seven years ago. -
Trump is trying to ban states from regulating AI. State lawmakers are pushing back.
With the potential for deepfake campaign ads or setting prices by consumers’ preferences, Massachusetts legislators worry about “such a broad and encompassing” 10-year pause on AI regulations. -
Wu bucks back at campaign misconduct allegations
In her defense, the Boston mayor pointed to campaign finance rules that allow public employees to campaign off the clock. -
Boston’s Haitian community on edge after Trump bans travel from their country
A new executive order Wednesday night prevents people from a dozen countries from entering the United States. -
Location shield may be centerpiece of larger data privacy bill
Another comprehensive data privacy bill featuring protections around sensitive geolocation information is poised to emerge soon on Beacon Hill. -
Mass. House votes to overhaul Cannabis Control Commission
The unanimously passed bill would also regulate hemp products and change the rules for medical marijuana businesses. -
‘Reckless and inflammatory’: Wu takes heat from US Attorney for Mass. over immigration pushback
Leah Foley suggested Wu’s criticism was putting individual federal agents at risk.
