Politics
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Massachusetts housing market finished year in cooling zone
By Colin A. Young JAN. 17, 2023…..After two years of double-digit increases in home sale prices and inventory that couldn’t…
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City Council, State of Massachusetts, approve major changes to Taunton Charter, now in the voter’s hands
Taunton, MA – On Saturday, Mayor Shaunna O’Connell announced that prior to leaving office Governor Charlie Baker signed the bill…
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Massachusetts candidates allege elections turned on “human error”
By Chris Lisinski STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, JAN. 13, 2023…..Both Republican candidates who want Massachusetts lawmakers to reverse or nullify their…
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Governor Healey eyes “root causes” response to gun violence
Colin A. Young BOSTON – Answering a question about gun violence in Massachusetts cities on Thursday, Gov. Maura Healey said…
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Massachusetts Governor Healey order will require equity audit
By Colin A. Young JAN. 12, 2023…..Gov. Maura Healey has said that her administration will put an emphasis on equity…
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Massachusetts Governor Healey starts term in gas-powered Expedition
Colin A. Young Gov. Maura Healey promised in her inaugural address last week that she will electrify the state’s fleet…
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Pandemic spurs Massachusetts to reshape school accountability targets
By Sam Drysdale BOSTON – JAN. 10, 2023…..A state education department proposal to set new targets for school districts as…
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Governor Healey, Lieutenant Governor Driscoll, to visit UMass Dartmouth, discuss climate
BOSTON – On Tuesday, Governor Maura T. Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kimberley Driscoll will visit UMass Dartmouth to learn more…
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Baker signed 61 bills as he wrapped up legislative work from home
By Chris Lisinski Charlie Baker dove back into state business Thursday morning after his “lone walk,” working from home as…
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Massachusetts Governor Healey creates first Climate Chief, Office of Climate Innovation and Resilience
BOSTON – On the first full day of her administration, Governor Maura Healey signed an Executive Order establishing the position…
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