‘Energy emergency’: Healey moves to blunt soaring heating costs
Executive order expands heating assistance eligibility and temporarily removes two charges from electric bills.
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Democrats accuse Susan Collins of 'corruption' following report on alleged pay-to-play scheme
Collins' office as well as FBI officials have said the allegations — contained in an investigative report from ProPublica — are completely false. But Democrats clearly hope to convince voters otherwise in the final six weeks of the fall election campaign. -
Did Macklemore’s ouster violate the First Amendment? One watchdog says maybe.
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression says the answer depends on whether publicly owned and operated stadiums played a role in his removal. -
Bob Kraft explains decision to urge ouster of rapper Macklemore from Ed Sheeran tour
The Patriots owner explained his actions in a lengthy statement provided to GBH News, saying that he believes Macklemore's comments in recent concerts have crossed the line into “hate speech.” -
Brownsberger beats Lander in recount, holds onto state Senate seat
“I'm looking forward to continued service to all the people of my district,” Brownsberger told GBH News on Thursday. -
GOP’s Minogue rolls out his pitch for governor ahead of the general
The gubernatorial nominee vowed that he can beat Democratic incumbent Gov. Maura Healey. -
Wu upbeat on legislative losses, says results show voters are ‘tired of the status quo’
Two state Senate candidates backed by the mayor lost last week and another seems headed for defeat. -
State lawmakers look to put guardrails on Flock
Over the last 18 months, 25 municipalities in Massachusetts have canceled contracts with Flock Safety, the company that sells Flock cameras. -
Data centers will be subjected to local approvals under Healey order
Pending data centers will now need to strike community benefits agreements with host communities that align with state standards before state permitting can get underway. -
This year’s 88-page voter information booklets are on their way to a mailbox near you
The 2026 Massachusetts information guide for voters regarding the nine ballot questions in 2026 is now available, and at 88 pages long, it's a record-breaker. -
With a tiny gap in votes between Brownsberger and Lander, both candidates prepare for recount
The state Senate’s third-in-command and his challenger Daniel Lander remain in a virtual tie after the Sept. 1 primary election in Massachusetts, with just a handful of votes separating them.
