Troy Jackson wins the Democratic nomination to challenge Sen. Susan Collins
Jackson, a logger and former Maine Senate president, faced only one opponent during Saturday's nominating convention. Democrats have been scrambling to choose a new nominee since Graham Platner withdrew from the race earlier this month.
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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. -
Federal prosecutors launch team to probe benefits, voter fraud in Mass.
U.S. Attorney Leah Foley says the $9 million in fraud she's identified so far is the "tip of the iceberg." -
Boston launches push to teach every high school grad to use AI critically
The new program is funded through a $1 million seed grant from entrepreneur Paul English. -
AG sees ‘pathway forward’ to audit state Legislature
Massachusetts’ attorney general believes her office and the auditor’s office are closer to agreeing on a way forward with the prolonged audit fight.
