5 things to know about Robert Van Campen, Everett’s next mayor
Robert Van Campen unseated six-term mayor Carlo DeMaria, who held the job for 18 years.
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House targets 'troubling trends' with early literacy reform push
Bill requires districts to adopt K-3 curricula backed by scientific research. -
New Massachusetts initiative boosts defense sector
The state is investing $47 million to support local companies working in the defense industry. -
Wu weighs in on Trump World Cup threat, government shutdown and immigration enforcement
Mayor Wu also wants to see state policymakers revisit a law that caps local property tax increass. -
Advocates worry funding cut could limit services for domestic violence survivors
Programs that work with survivors are calling on Beacon Hill to restore more than $6 million cut in this year's budget. -
Andover Rep. Nguyen enters race for open Congressional seat
The Andover Democrat on Thursday launched her campaign for the seat U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton is giving up due to his run for U.S. Senate. -
Lots of people in Worcester don’t vote. Some groups are trying to change that.
Residents say they don’t expect their votes to prompt real change. Others say they don’t have enough information to cast a ballot. -
Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell announces reelection bid
Campbell says she's filed nearly 40 lawsuits against the Trump administration so far and wants to keep the fight going. -
Moulton supports Congressional age cap
The Salem congressman also slammed President Trump as “acting like a child” for his response to the "No Kings" protests over the weekend. -
Testing debate rolls on after ballot law drops MCAS as a graduation requirement
Advocates with Citizens for Public Schools say instead of a new test, the state should offer multiple ways for students to show they're ready to graduate. -
Galvin intervenes in Lawrence elections
The secretary of the Commonwealth says the absentee ballot process is a mess.
