Politics

The new fiscal year is poised to inflict major financial turmoil as a federal law reshapes public benefit programs.

Platner has seen support from fellow Democrats wither since the allegations came to light.

The debate between incumbent Ed Markey and challenger Seth Moulton to represent Massachusetts was held in Chicopee Wednesday.

Mayor Michelle Wu said Wednesday that the city must “make sure that there are standards for children not to be directly targeted by algorithms that prioritize endless scrolling.”

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is one of at least five Massachusetts senators and representatives on Capitol Hill to call on Maine candidate for Graham Platner to end his U.S. Senate campaign as he faces new sexual assault allegations.

The story alleges that five years ago, Platner forced a woman he was dating to have sex with him, despite her repeated objections.

One analyst said the budget accord was “remarkably aligned” with Healey’s January proposal and closes a $3.5 billion gap between projected revenues and spending.

The president is refusing to sign the bill until Congress passes a voter ID law he wants.

A proposal to bring back rent control was thrown out less than a week after an income tax cut initiative was jettisoned.

Massachusetts voters will not have the opportunity to repeal the state's three-decade ban on rent control on November's ballot.