Politics
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Commerce Department to stop WeChat and TikTok transactions starting Sunday
In response to President Trump’s Executive Orders signed August 6, 2020, the Department of Commerce today announced prohibitions on transactions…
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Massachusetts expected to have a $5 billion tax revenue drop
By Matt Murphy Despite signs that the state’s finances have not completely cratered during the pandemic, the Senate’s top budget…
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Governor Baker not ready to pick between Hall and Auchincloss
By Matt Murphy Gov. Charlie Baker would not commit last week to supporting the Republican nominee in the Fourth Congressional…
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Franklin Clerk resigns after mishandling thousands of Massachusetts primary ballots
By Matt Murphy The town clerk in Franklin plans to step down this Friday after five years on the job,…
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U.S. House leaders reject $2 trillion compromise plan
By Matt Murphy Congressional House Democrats said Tuesday that they would remain in Washington as long as it takes to…
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Group of lawmakers unveil COVID-19 relief package; up to $600 a week unemployment, $1,200 stimulus, SNAP increase
WASHINGTON – Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus – 25 Democrats and 25 Republicans — unveiled its “March To Common…
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O’Connor challenges Senator Markey to seven debates
By Matt Murphy Republican Senate candidate Kevin O’Connor challenged U.S. Sen. Edward Markey on Monday to debate him seven times…
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Massachusetts court deciding legality of Governor Baker’s COVID-19 orders after Friday arguments
By Chris Lisinski SEPT. 11, 2020…..Six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, the state’s highest court is poised to decide whether…
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Turco: Crimes point to urgent need for bail reform
By Colin A. Young SEPT. 11, 2020…..Month after month, there are murders, kidnappings and rapes in Massachusetts that might be…
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Massachusetts restaurant owner lobbying Senate on fee cap
By Sam Doran John Schall is sick of shelling out to companies like DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats — and…
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