Healey worries Trump trying to ‘weaponize’ federal government ahead of 2026 election
The governor dismissed the idea of voter fraud in Massachusetts, a day after federal prosecutors launched a new team to investigate it.
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‘Unacceptable’: Markey reintroduces legislation to combat bias in artificial intelligence
The move comes as President Trump weighs an executive order banning state-level AI regulation. -
Ayanna Pressley nixes Senate bid to seek reelection to US House
Polling suggested a Senate primary contest between Pressley, Sen. Ed Markey, and Rep. Seth Moulton would have been intensely competitive. -
State’s plan for post-MCAS graduation requirements features both tests and projects
The graduation council is due to produce a final report next year. -
Voting reforms, rent control among ballot initiatives poised to move on to Mass. Legislature
Each one seems to have received or be on track to receive nearly 75,000 signatures. -
State antisemitism commission finalizes findings, drawing praise and pushback
The Massachusetts political establishment has broadly endorsed the commission’s work, which is the first of its kind. -
Election recount confirms Bergman will retain Worcester City Council seat
The two-day recount finalized the results of close Worcester City Council race. -
Boston City Council aims to tackle local food waste
Boston's composting conversation comes as the state also considers expanding food waste requirements. -
Worcester plans hand recount for close At-Large City Council race
Jermoh Kamara requested the recount after finishing just 23 votes behind incumbent Morris Bergman. -
Wu wary of one-size-fits-all ballot question on rent control
The mayor supports rent stabilization, but says different municipalities need flexibility. -
Mass. party heads spar on ethics of public tips to ICE
Steve Kerrigan and Amy Carnevale had starkly different takes on BU junior Zac Segal’s purported behavior and the response it's elicited.
