Boston City Council prepares to weigh ethics committee, approves annual tax rates
The proposal for a new ethics committee comes as one council member now faces federal charges.
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Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson arrested on federal charges
Mayor Michelle Wu called on the councilor to resign, saying the charges “will prevent her from effectively serving the city.” -
State senator again blocks action on Boston property tax plan
The Senate meets next on Monday and the Boston bill is likely to resurface then. -
Rep. Pressley and Sen. Whitehouse weigh in on President Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden
Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse criticized Biden’s reasoning for pardoning his son, while Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley defended Biden's right to pardon his son but urged the president to use his executive powers to address sentencing disparities. -
Auditor DiZoglio intensifies pressure ahead of new audit law's implementation
She wants the public — and the media — to help her push the Legislature and AG Campbell -
Warren urges Biden to limit Trump’s ability to use US military against Americans
The Massachusetts senator and her colleague from Connecticut made their call in a letter released Monday. -
Sen. Markey urges Biden to issue preemptive pardons ahead of Trump's inauguration
The senator believes Trump will act in a revengeful way "towards individuals who he believes harmed him.” -
AG Campbell won't get involved in Question 1 dispute — yet
Andrea Campbell said the attorney general's office can only get involved if the dispute between the auditor and Massachusetts Legislature goes to litigation. -
Heated Harvard forum with Kellyanne Conway shows growing political tensions on Boston campuses
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House vote sends Boston tax bill to Senate
Mayor Michelle Wu has pushed for the bill's passage to mitigate the extent of coming increases in residential property taxes, while critics of the legislation say the city should pull back on its spending increases. -
Patrick: Democrats erred by not talking to outsiders
The former Massachusetts governor says his party could learn from Donald Trump.
