Democrats accuse Susan Collins of 'corruption' following report on alleged pay-to-play scheme
Collins' office as well as FBI officials have said the allegations — contained in an investigative report from ProPublica — are completely false. But Democrats clearly hope to convince voters otherwise in the final six weeks of the fall election campaign.
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Top judge denies Minogue de facto running mate’s appeal for ballot access
Anne Manning Martin, a Republican hopeful for lieutenant governor, cannot appear on the Sept. 1 primary ballot under a new Supreme Judicial Court ruling. -
State’s highest court upholds restoring GOP AG candidate to the ballot; LG still pending
On Monday, SJC Justice Frank Gaziano denied the State Ballot Law Commission's appeal and reinstated Walsh's name onto the ballot. -
Healey signs $63.4 billion budget with no vetoes
The new fiscal year is poised to inflict major financial turmoil as a federal law reshapes public benefit programs. -
Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim
Platner has seen support from fellow Democrats wither since the allegations came to light. -
First US Senate debate between Markey and Moulton: Here are 5 takeaways
The debate between incumbent Ed Markey and challenger Seth Moulton to represent Massachusetts was held in Chicopee Wednesday. -
Boston sues Instagram, TikTok for targeting and harming kids
Mayor Michelle Wu said Wednesday that the city must “make sure that there are standards for children not to be directly targeted by algorithms that prioritize endless scrolling.” -
More Mass. Democrats call on Platner to end Maine Senate race after new sexual assault allegation
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is one of at least five Massachusetts senators and representatives on Capitol Hill to call on Maine candidate for Graham Platner to end his U.S. Senate campaign as he faces new sexual assault allegations. -
Graham Platner denies sexual assault allegations published by Politico
The story alleges that five years ago, Platner forced a woman he was dating to have sex with him, despite her repeated objections. -
Lawmakers send Healey $63.4 billion annual budget bill
One analyst said the budget accord was “remarkably aligned” with Healey’s January proposal and closes a $3.5 billion gap between projected revenues and spending. -
Despite Trump’s obstruction, Warren remains upbeat about housing bill’s fate
The president is refusing to sign the bill until Congress passes a voter ID law he wants.
