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Progressive state Rep. Mike Connolly faces a rebuke from Boston's political left
The Boston chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America may expel him later this month. -
State takeover floated as a potential solution for hospital closures
Following several shutdowns, supporters say officials should be able to step in when a hospital wants to end necessary services. -
Massachusetts blows past its budget deadline — again
Lawmakers and the governor haven't finished a budget on time since 2010. -
Massachusetts Gov. Healey gives one last public pitch on Ireland trade mission
The governor marked the 60th anniversary of JFK's visit in her last public event. -
In 'historic' moment, MCI-Framingham prisoners testify live at moratorium hearing
Incarcerated women spoke in support of a prison construction moratorium, saying they wanted more funding for restorative justice and reentry services. -
In historic speech to Irish Senate, Healey lauds LGBTQ+ rights as bond between countries
Her address marked the 30th anniversary of Ireland’s decriminalization of homosexuality. -
In Ireland, Gov. Healey goes global with values-driven trade pitch
The governor sees Massachusetts’ political culture as an economic asset. -
For undocumented immigrants, Massachusetts driver’s license law opens opportunities
The Work and Family Mobility Act goes into effect on July 1. -
Push to ban new prison construction makes a comeback on Beacon Hill
Supporters argue replacing Massachusetts’ only women’s prison, MCI-Framingham, is a bad idea. -
What’s at stake in a simmering feud over the Mass. Legislature’s rules?
At least one senator sees a bigger power grab in the works.
