‘He will never win a statewide election’: Shortsleeve knocks Minogue for abortion stance
The Republican gubernatorial candidate says his rival's pro-life position will be a deal-breaker for voters.
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Judge greenlights $30M state payments to Steward hospitals
Massachusetts state government agreed to provide advance Medicaid payments to keep a handful of Steward Health Care hospitals here open through August as the company tries to sell them. -
Harris’s Walz pick draws rave reviews from Mass. Dems
Several members of the state's congressional delegation served with Walz in the U.S. House. -
Why does the Massachusetts Legislature wait so long to do so much?
Procrastination is the norm on Beacon Hill. -
Women voters say the 2024 race has more energy now that Harris is running
Kamala Harris has created excitement and energized a new base of support that President Joe Biden was unable to attain. -
Environmental advocates frustrated by Mass. Legislature's failure to pass climate bill
The Massachusetts House and Senate couldn't manage to come to agreement on a final, wide-ranging climate bill. -
‘A long time coming’: Families, advocates celebrate new parentage legislation in Mass.
LGBTQ+ families soon hope to have clearer pathways to securing their parental rights. -
Mass. lawmakers adjourn after all-night session with a housing bill passed — but not much else
Talks collapsed between House and Senate lawmakers on clean energy, health care reforms and an economic development package. -
Last minute legislation brings out tensions between House and Senate leaders
Ahead of Wednesday's deadline for passing major bills, leaders the state House and Senate are at odds over the flow of legislation. -
Antisemitism provisions in new state budget spark pushback
Critics say the measures could stifle debate about the state of Israel's actions. -
What's in the Massachusetts Senate bill to allow overdose prevention sites?
The bill would give cities and towns the authority to open overdose prevention centers, facilities where people can use illegal drugs under the supervision of medical personnel.