Rollins, Hayden and Champion all clear signature hurdle to run for Suffolk DA
The candidates must now submit paperwork to the state by the end of the month in order to appear on the November ballot.
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Political newcomer from western Mass. ‘would love to be governor ... in 20 years’
In part one of NEPM's series on local candidates giving politics a try, Yakov Kronrod leans on his family's refugee history and his own past activism. -
3 things to know ahead of Boston’s budget breakfast
Mayor Michelle Wu warns of “difficult, targeted” budget cuts as city faces nearly $50M deficit. -
New state bill would double amount of cannabis you can buy and ease industry regulations
Legislators say the compromise bill creates new opportunities in the cannabis industry while strengthening oversight. -
Healey emphasizes efforts to drive down state’s energy costs
The governor’s comments come after signing a recent executive order calling on state agencies to increase power. -
‘Good riddance’: Mass. politicians react to Pam Bondi’s removal as attorney general
The move ends the contentious tenure of a loyalist who upended the Justice Department’s culture of independence from the White House. -
State Senate wants to set aside funds for trans health care in face of federal threats
The Trump administration is threatening Medicaids’ ability to fund transgender health care for minors. -
Mass. Senate eyes free medical school tuition to help shortage of primary care doctors
A $10 million pilot program in a spending bill set for a vote next week would cover tuition for UMass Chan Medical School students who commit to practicing family medicine in Massachusetts. -
Amid gloomy budget outlook, Boston city councilor seeks to grow senior property tax relief program
Councilor Louijeune says more seniors would qualify for a $1,000 exemption under her proposal. -
Boston projects $48M budget deficit next fiscal year driven by snow removal costs
Boston CFO Ashley Groffenberger says the shortfall, driven partly by snow removal costs, amounts to 1% of the city’s operating budget. -
Healey worries Trump trying to ‘weaponize’ federal government ahead of 2026 election
The governor dismissed the idea of voter fraud in Massachusetts, a day after federal prosecutors launched a new team to investigate it.
