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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20 years ago: Boston’s historic 2004 Democratic National Convention
Looking back on the momentous event that led to protest standards that remain today and introduced Barack Obama to a national audience. -
US senators subpoena Steward CEO to testify about hospitals' bankruptcy
Sen. Ed Markey sees a planned September hearing as a "day of reckoning" for Steward's Dr. Ralph de la Torre. -
Mass. lawmakers step up child care funding with $1.5 billion proposal
Still, one provider warned “Christmas is over” after federal pandemic relief funds dried up. -
Majority of Mass. delegation skips Netanyahu’s speech to Congress
Rep. Jim McGovern instead co-hosted a briefing with families of Israeli hostages who have been critical of the prime minister. -
Free community college legislation taps into 'engine of opportunity,' State Sen. Comerford says
A proposal to make community college tuition- and fee-free for all Massachusetts residents now sits on Gov. Maura Healey’s desk. -
Healey imposes new restrictions and changes to the shelter system
Certain families will be prioritized for shelter space starting next week, with others limited to five-day stays in temporary sites. -
Sen. Warren says Kamala Harris is 'ready to go'
Warren endorsed Harris and said she is not interested in the VP post. -
Mass. Black political leaders energized by Democrats' turn to Kamala Harris
The shift in presumptive Democratic presidential nominees comes with less than four months left before the Nov. 5 general election. -
Some asthma, diabetes and heart medications would be free under proposal from Mass. lawmakers
The Massachusetts House will debate a bill this week that would also impose new oversight on pharmaceutical benefit managers, third parties that set medications’ costs. -
Young voters react to the end of Biden's campaign with shock, optimism, hope
Gen Z voters said they are ready to stand behind Vice President Kamala Harris.
