Healey signs $63.4 billion budget with no vetoes
The new fiscal year is poised to inflict major financial turmoil as a federal law reshapes public benefit programs.
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Cost of living spurs more Mass. residents to consider moving out of state than taxes, says poll
More than 40% of state residents have named the cost of living as the primary reason they have considered moving out of state, according to the poll. Taxes came in a distant second. -
Moulton calls preliminary Iran pact ‘an absolutely terrible deal.’ Other Mass. congresspeople agree.
None of the state’s delegation on Capitol Hill so far seem to think the announced deal offers an improvement over the pre-war status quo. -
In first interview for DA bid, Rachael Rollins makes her case despite ‘messy’ exit as US attorney
Rollins took swipes at both Kevin Hayden, who she wants to unseat as Suffolk district attorney, and Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner. -
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. -
DiZoglio calls for Mariano to resign, asks Healey’s help in audit fight
“We need new leadership in our state government,” the Massachusetts auditor says. -
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Mass. House votes to set new rules for DiZoglio's audit
House leaders say their plan is an alternative to a “politically motivated” and unconstitutional audit. -
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.
