Healey throws support behind happy hour in pursuit of 'vibrancy'
Healey said on WEEI 93.7 FM that she “personally” supports happy hour — which allows for specifically discounted alcohol prices, but is illegal in Massachusetts.
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No, Maura Healey hasn’t endorsed Graham Platner — at least not yet
The governor said she’d back him over Republican Susan Collins, but not that he’s the right choice for Maine Democrats next week. -
Boston judge hears arguments to block Trump’s effort to restrict mail-in voting
Plaintiffs, including the ACLU of Massachusetts, Mass. AG Andrea Campbell and 20 other states, argued that the order violates the U.S. Constitution and risks mass disenfranchisement to eligible voters. -
Boston, state resolve Summer Street standoff days ahead of first World Cup match
The impasse had complicated preparations for the World Cup matches. -
New House bill limits scope of legislative audit
Legislation suddenly speeding toward vote also makes run at public records law changes. -
In contested US Senate race, Markey beats Moulton for endorsement of Mass. Dems at convention
The incumbent U.S. Senator topped his challenger, U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, by 46 points. -
Mass. sues insurance company over $100M in alleged MassHealth fraud
UnitedHealthcare called the suit “meritless.” -
Mass. Senate agrees to send records to DiZoglio, but still questions if audit is constitutional
Senators say a court order gave them clarity to act. DiZoglio calls them "detached from reality." -
New cannabis board chair aims to oversee the ‘most boring’ agency in Mass.
The state’s new marijuana regulators met for the first time Thursday, trying to turn the page on years of turmoil. -
Healey’s bill to let cities, towns hike some taxes quietly dies on Beacon Hill
The governor’s pitch to let cities and towns raise meals, lodging and car excise taxes to help tackle financial challenges did not win over state lawmakers. -
Sure, Barney Frank could be ‘really acerbic’ to reporters. But he was never anti-media.
The former Congressman from Massachusetts had a reputation for pushing back on reporters' questions. But he was also among the most accessible politicians to the media.
