Patrick: Democrats erred by not talking to outsiders
The former Massachusetts governor says his party could learn from Donald Trump.
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After her sudden death, Rep. Williams Gifford remembered as an inspiration to conservative women
The longtime state representative, a Wareham Republican, died from cancer at age 64. -
New Hampshire election workers are under threat — and they're standing up
In New Hampshire where purple is the color of most elections, some local election clerks and polling officials are standing up against critics who are questioning, with no evidence, voter integrity. -
Massachusetts restaurants bring Question 5 debate to the dinner table
At a number of bars and restaurants around the state, the check comes with a political message. -
Amid ballot fight, state auditor offers ideas for more transparency from Beacon Hill
Lawmakers didn't comply with Auditor Diana DiZoglio's review, which recommends changes like an easier-to-use website. -
MBTA board’s chair to step down next month
Replacement Thomas McGee, a 23-year veteran of the Legislature, will lead the board during a stretch when the agency's standing on Beacon Hill will be critical. -
Question 1: Both sides explain the push to audit the Massachusetts Legislature
Ballot Question 1, if approved, would grant the state auditor the authority to review legislators’ documents and accounts. -
For the first time, a public defender is poised to serve on the Mass. Governor's Council
Mara Dolan is expected to win a seat on the Mass. Governor's Council as she runs unopposed in November's general election -
Healey opposes ballot questions on tipped wage increase, MCAS grad requirement
Gov. Maura Healey says she worries restaurants will close if a ballot question passes requiring them to pay the full minimum wage to tipped workers. -
WATCH: Sen. Elizabeth Warren debates Republican challenger John Deaton
Warren and Deaton meet in a one-hour debate moderated by NEPM News reporter Adam Frenier and GBH News political reporters Adam Reilly and Saraya Wintersmith. -
No details on when clergy abuse report might become public, or who objects to releasing it
Attorney General Andrea Campbell says it's up to the courts, not her, whether the findings involving three Massachusetts dioceses are released.
