Did Macklemore’s ouster violate the First Amendment? One watchdog says maybe.
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression says the answer depends on whether publicly owned and operated stadiums played a role in his removal.
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Rep. Pressley to boycott Trump’s second presidential inauguration
The congresswoman plans to hold an MLK Day-themed event in her district instead. -
Reformists sense momentum as new state legislative session begins
Massachusetts' House speaker and Senate president both say they’re open to major rules changes. -
Lawmakers pass bill to allow school bus traffic cams in Massachusetts
So far, pilot programs have showed thousands of drivers break the law and pass stopped buses and crossing children. -
7 notable Massachusetts laws that will take effect in 2025 — and 2 more that might
A flurry of late lawmaking means Gov. Healey is still reviewing pending legislation. -
Dukakis reflects on Jimmy Carter, 'a guy of real integrity'
The former Massachusetts governor remembers the late president as someone he could always call for advice. -
Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100
Carter led the United States from 1977 to 1981. -
Lawmakers send 16 bills to Healey's desk as session deadline looms
Legislators tackled topics ranging from school bus cameras to licensing dental hygienists who have worked in other countries. -
Holliston town administrator agrees to top job at Cannabis Control Commission
Commissioners originally chose a different candidate for the job, who declined the offer. -
Healey executive order seeks more construction jobs for women
Gov. Maura Healey on Monday signed an executive order aimed at boosting women's employment in the construction industry, and she celebrated the effort with what could be one of her final public collaborations with the Biden administration. -
Pressley praises Biden's death penalty commutations, urges more moves before Trump takes office
Releasing certain groups from prison could be the next step, the congresswoman suggested.
