You could see lower taxes, rent control and government transparency on the 2026 ballot in Mass.
Wednesday marked the first deadline in a long process for groups that want to take their policy ideas directly to voters.
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The Environment: Boston's Mayoral Candidates Agree On The Problems. They Differ On The Solutions.
Michelle Wu leads the pack with endorsements from green activists. -
With Three Weeks Remaining, Boston Preps For Election Season
Preparations include new drop boxes and early voting sites. -
Get Ready To Vote In Boston’s Preliminary Election On Sept. 14
This fall, for the first time in its history, Boston will elect a mayor who is not a white man. -
Mass. Voters Want A School Mask Mandate — Including Most Republicans
A new MassINC poll found that 81% of Massachusetts voters — and nearly 70% of Republicans in the state — would support a school mask mandate. -
Kim Janey Holds Ground On No Vaccine Mandate For Indoor Activities — For Now
"We're well under the threshold" of cases that require hospitalization, Janey says, upholding her decision not to require proof of vaccinations for indoor activities. -
Boston Has As Much As $560 Million To Spend In COVID Relief Funds. The Mayoral Candidates Weigh In On How To Spend It.
The short answer? Housing. The longer answer? Very unclear. -
Andrea Campbell Ramps Up Criticism Of Janey, Citing 'Missteps Or Inaction On Major Crises'
Campbell said the acting mayor has missed the mark and perpetuated misinformation around COVID-19 vaccines. -
Baker: 'Not Considering' New COVID Mask Guidance
Because of high vaccination rates and low hospitalizations, Baker said Massachusetts is different from the rest of the country. -
Everett May Go Without A Mayoral Debate After Collapse Of Event Last Weekend
The participants all have a different version of how Saturday's debate got scrapped. -
'Can We Fix It': Former R.I. State Rep. Covers Local Controversies In New Podcast
The podcast has tackled topics from systemic racism to lawmakers' Twitter spats. "Everybody is fair game."
