Politics

August collections build on record tax haul in Massachusetts

Colin A. Young BOSTON – The Department of Revenue collected more than $2.6 billion in taxes last month, an increase…

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Diehl wins GOP Guv primary, will face Healey in November; other results for Massachusetts and Bristol County

Diehl Wins GOP Guv Primary, Will Face Healey In November By Colin A. Young SEPT. 6, 2022…..Republican primary voters opted…

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What to watch for in Tuesday’s Massachusetts primary elections

By Michael P. Norton, Colin A. Young, Chris Lisinski, Sam Doran STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, SEPT. 3, 2022…..Voters in November will…

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Governor Baker spending bill accounts for $2.94 billion in tax relief

By Colin A. Young AUG. 31, 2022…..Gov. Charlie Baker on Wednesday filed a $1.6 billion supplemental budget to close the…

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Undecideds outpacing candidates as Massachusetts primaries close in

By Colin A. Young With less than two weeks until the state’s primary elections, “undecided” is leading the pack in…

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Providence mayor signs executive order apologizing for slavery, racial discrimination; pledges $10 million in reparations

PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge Elorza, Councilwoman Mary Kay Harris (Ward 11), Providence Cultural Equity Initiative CEO and Founder Raymond…

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Governor Baker, Education Commissioner Jeff Riley announce safety plan to provide funds for MA school security, training

BOSTON – Today, Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, joined by Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Jeff…

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President Biden extending loan relief to 43 million student borrowers

Michael P. Norton Boston, MA/Washington,D.C. – President Joe Biden on Wednesday outlined his plan to deliver college student loan relief…

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Massachusetts Will Mark Overdose Awareness Day Next Week

By Colin A. Young Gov. Charlie Baker will recognize International Overdose Awareness Day next week, he said, but his plans…

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Legal teams ready to defend Massachusetts tax relief law

By Colin A. Young AUG. 22, 2022…..Should Beacon Hill officials try to duck the tax relief requirements of Chapter 62F…

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