Politics

Feds approve construction plan for SouthCoast Wind on last business day of Biden administration

Michael P. Norton BOSTON…..On the last business day of the Biden administration, a federal agency announced its approval of the…

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Massachusetts Guv Healey targets primary care reforms, new graduation requirements, touts accomplishments in annual speech

Colin A. Young STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, JAN. 16, 2025…..Drawing from Massachusetts history while also peeking into the future, Gov. Maura…

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Massachusetts Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s Office conducts MBTA audit, DiZoglio did not like MBTA’s response

BOSTON — Today, State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s Office released an audit report of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Automated Fare Collection System…

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First non-binary elected in Massachusetts announces hiatus, files complaint, alleging transphobia and discriminatory and toxic culture

Worcester City Councilor At-Large Thu Nguyen has announced a hiatus due to alleged transphobia and discriminatory and toxic council culture.…

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Massachusetts Governor Healey proposes significant new changes to the state’s Right to Shelter law

BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey today proposed significant new changes to the state’s Right to Shelter law, including imposing a statutory…

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Could U.S. Senator from Massachusetts Ed Markey be the savior for 170 million American TikTok users?

Washington – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17) Tuesday announced…

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Senator Dooner, Senate, House Republicans call for comprehensive reform of Massachusetts emergency shelter program amid migrant crisis

Boston, MA – On Tuesday, Senator Dooner (R-Taunton) hosted a press conference alongside her minority colleagues to call for urgent…

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Massachusetts Governor Healey announces proposal to eliminate renter-paid broker fees 

BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey Monday announced that her Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal will include an outside section to eliminate…

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Massachusetts Governor Healey announces tougher background checks for emergency shelter residents

A major seizure at a Massachusetts migrant hotel that led to an arrest has led to more changes to the…

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts sees largest population increase in 60 years; here is why

Sam Drysdale STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, JAN. 7, 2025…..Fueled by the highest immigration levels in decades, Massachusetts saw its largest population…

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