Voting reforms, rent control among ballot initiatives poised to move on to Mass. Legislature
Each one seems to have received or be on track to receive nearly 75,000 signatures.
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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. -
Worcester mayoral candidates disagree on civilian oversight board for police
The first debate between the 2025 mayoral candidates also included discussion of affordable housing, cuts to federal funding, and divisions on City Council. -
As field to replace Moulton grows, disappointment in Democrats a common theme
The candidates jumping into the race say they're unimpressed with their party’s response to Trump. -
Budget axe kept on shelf as state holds line on revenue expectations
Despite economic and policy concerns, the estimate for state tax collections this budget year will not be marked down for now. -
Moulton launches Senate bid, challenging Markey
The congressman says it’s “time for a new generation of leadership.” -
Healey calls for review of energy costs in hopes of avoiding major spikes this winter
The governor is asking state utility regulators to find charges that can be removed or reduced on electric and gas bills. -
Mass. state reps say they can afford to spend more as they override Healey's budget vetoes
Votes Wednesday would restore more than half of what Healey cut from the state's $60 billion budget.
