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.
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Next step for 7 possible ballot questions? The Legislature.
Measures that clear lawmakers, gather more signatures and avoid any potential court challenges — which frequently disrupt ballot question campaigns — can go before voters at the Nov. 5, 2024 statewide election. -
A Q&A with the Boston City Council's New President Ruthzee Louijeune
The at-large Boston city councilor is the first Haitian American to lead that body. -
Maine's secretary of state tells NPR why she disqualified Trump from the ballot
Maine became the second state to rule the former president is ineligible to run because of what he did in the days leading up to, and on, Jan. 6, 2021. -
Mass. Senate president sets her priorities for 2024. Here's what to watch for.
State Senate President Karen Spilka's to-do list includes has bills dealing with gun law reforms, child care costs and the housing crisis. -
Marijuana pardons? Biden said yes, but Massachusetts waits on Healey
A federal pardon for simple marijuana offenses clears the way for thousands to set their records straight. But in Massachusetts, those convicted of similar state offenses still await a pardon. -
Boston mayor apologizes to Black men wrongly accused in 1989 murder that shone spotlight on racism
"We are here today to acknowledge the tremendous pain that the city of Boston inflicted on Black residents throughout our neighborhoods 34 years ago,” Wu said. -
Little resistance as Healey’s nominee glides toward SJC confirmation
Elizabeth "Bessie" Dewar would serve on the state’s highest court — and, despite questions about her young age and lack of experience on the bench, the council that can confirm her had nothing but high praises Wednesday. -
Healey outlines plan to pay mounting family shelter costs
Administration officials say they can keep the shelter system running without making other budget cuts by tapping surplus funds. -
Child care bill backers see Massachusetts poised for 'transformational' change
A majority of state lawmakers support a bill to make child care more affordable and deliver better pay to early educators. -
We asked Boston journalists to predict the biggest political stories of 2024
As 2023 wraps up, we look ahead.
