Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins arrested, indicted for extortion
Tompkins allegedly extorted $50,000 from a multistate cannabis company.
You could see lower taxes, rent control and government transparency on the 2026 ballot in Mass.
Wednesday marked the first deadline in a long process for groups that want to take their policy ideas directly to voters.
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In fiery speech, Spilka denounces Trump as grave threat
The Massachusetts Senate president's remarks were cheered and echoed by her colleagues. -
Report: Massachusetts is home to more millionaires despite new surtax
Potential "wealth tax" could raise even more than the new income surtax. -
Solar panel company accused of shady business in Massachusetts
California-based company Sunrun Inc. has sued more than 420 Massachusetts residents for breaking contracts. Many homeowners allege it’s a scam. -
Thousands march through Boston for 60th anniversary of MLK Jr.'s Freedom Rally
The rally included Martin Luther King III as well as other local and state leaders across a variety of sectors. -
Eric Antoniou's sprawling music photography book is ready for the coffee table
Boston photographer Eric Antoniou's book "Rock to Baroque: Four Decades of Music Photography" is out May 1.
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