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Trump administration cannot withhold full funding for food aid, U.S. appeals court rules Pittsburgh Tribune-Review12:09Boston Massachusetts Food Security

Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments PBS Online03:18Boston Massachusetts Food Security

Reagan-appointed judge resigns in protest of Trump, warns of president's 'assault on the rule… Fox News06:12Massachusetts US Donald Trump

‘Silence, for me, is now intolerable’: Federal judge in Boston steps down to speak out against… Boston.com21:34Massachusetts US Donald Trump

Senate candidate John Deaton reportedly close to securing Mass. GOP endorsement Boston.com20:47Ed Markey Massachusetts Senate Massachusetts

XRP advocate John Deaton announces 2026 US Senate run against Ed Markey Coinotag20:27Ed Markey Massachusetts Senate Massachusetts

Boston mayor to receive Halifax Christmas tree in person as symbol of ‘friendship’ Global News18:17Halifax (Nova Scotia) Nova Scotia Canada

Pols & Politics: Wu to chop Boston’s Christmas tree in Canada, Baker’s Council bid not entirely dead Boston Herald09:18Halifax (Nova Scotia) Nova Scotia Canada

Boston Mayor Wu to receive $43K raise after reelection, will be paid $250,000 in 2026 Boston Herald10:11Michelle Wu Boston Massachusetts

Wu’s reelection triggered a mayoral pay increase. Here’s how much. Boston.com16:33Michelle Wu Boston Massachusetts

Trump proposes $2K tariff dividend: Who would qualify in pa? Patch18:32Massachusetts Tariffs Pennsylvania

South End resident sues city, Boston Police for skirting public records law, hiding Mass and Cass crime data Boston Herald10:06Boston Crime Boston Massachusetts

Boston Police seize kilograms of fentanyl in Southwest Corridor area Boston Herald18:12Boston Crime Boston Massachusetts

Judge allows Trump administration to reconsider approval for a Massachusetts offshore wind farm MailOnline21:35Donald Trump Massachusetts Alternative Energy

Federal judge allows Trump admin to revisit SouthCoast Wind approval gCaptain22:14Donald Trump Massachusetts Alternative Energy

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu visits Halifax ahead of Lunenburg tree cutting SaltWire20:06Michelle Wu Halifax (Nova Scotia) Nova Scotia

Boston Mayor Wu’s chief of streets, who oversaw city’s bike lane expansion, has quit Boston Herald21:48Michelle Wu Boston Massachusetts

Latest News

In the last 4 hours

Brighton Marine Launches Immediate $100,000 Basic Needs Initiative for Boston Veterans in… Business Wire (Press Release)14:02

In the last 6 hours

Mike Kennealy calls for review of Massachusetts’ green energy programs, climate spending Boston Herald12:03

Yesterday

In Nova Scotia, Michelle Wu receives the ‘Tree for Boston,’ and a warm Canadian embrace Boston Globe23:02 12-Nov-25

Governor Healey Celebrates Massachusetts Women and Girls in Trades Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)21:42 12-Nov-25

‘Silence, for me, is now intolerable’: Federal judge in Boston steps down to speak out against… Boston.com21:34 12-Nov-25

Senate candidate John Deaton reportedly close to securing Mass. GOP endorsement Boston.com20:47 12-Nov-25

Boston firefighter arrested on child rape, trafficking charges: ‘Extremely disturbing’ Boston Herald20:43 12-Nov-25

Attorney General Clark and Coalition Challenge Trump Administration's Demand that States "Undo" Issuance of Full SNAP… Office of the Vermont Attorney General (Press Release)19:41 12-Nov-25

Governor Healey Appoints Gina K. Kwon as Secretary of Public Safety and Security Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)19:40 12-Nov-25

What Somerville can actually do on Israel divestment under Massachusetts law Jerusalem Post18:38 12-Nov-25

Wu’s reelection triggered a mayoral pay increase. Here’s how much. Boston.com16:33 12-Nov-25

Editorial: Far from a dynamic duo on Boston Council Boston Herald10:31 12-Nov-25

Boston Mayor Wu to receive $43K raise after reelection, will be paid $250,000 in 2026 Boston Herald10:11 12-Nov-25

South End resident sues city, Boston Police for skirting public records law, hiding Mass and Cass crime data Boston Herald10:06 12-Nov-25

MacKinnon: Far-left carpetbaggers destroying the Bay State Boston Herald10:04 12-Nov-25

Reagan-appointed judge resigns in protest of Trump, warns of president's 'assault on the rule… Fox News06:12 12-Nov-25

Maine judge orders release of illegal alien in viral Massachusetts ICE video: ‘Liberty is the norm’ Boston Herald01:17 12-Nov-25

Massachusetts honors military members in annual Veterans Day ceremony Boston Herald00:47 12-Nov-25

In the last 7 days

XRP Advocate John Deaton Announces 2026 US Senate Run Against Ed Markey Coinotag20:27 11-Nov-25

Healey-Driscoll Administration Honors Massachusetts Veterans and Families at Annual Veterans Day Ceremony Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)20:16 11-Nov-25

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu visits Halifax ahead of Lunenburg tree cutting SaltWire20:06 11-Nov-25

XRP lawyer runs again for US Senate seat in 2026 Cointelegraph19:48 11-Nov-25

Governor Healey Unveils Art Exhibition by Massachusetts Veterans Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)19:45 11-Nov-25

Mass. GOP to vote on endorsing John Deaton for US Senate, potentially squashing primary… Boston Globe18:40 11-Nov-25

Boston mayor to receive Halifax Christmas tree in person as symbol of ‘friendship’ Global News18:17 11-Nov-25

How Mass. lawmakers are reacting to the deal that could end the government shutdown Boston.com16:30 11-Nov-25

‘These are our friends’: Students at 11 Mass. colleges join for 1st time to counter Trump MassLive.com11:20 11-Nov-25

Massachusetts Republican John Deaton launches Senate campaign: ‘Ed Markey is Mia’ Boston Herald00:00 11-Nov-25

Gabriela Coletta Zapata says she has the votes to be Boston City Council president. She has… Boston Globe23:18 10-Nov-25

He lost a US Senate race a year ago. Republican John Deaton says he will try running in another … Boston Globe22:07 10-Nov-25

Reagan-appointed judge resigns to lambast Trump’s corruption Daily Kos21:33 10-Nov-25

SNAP fully funded, Healey says, as she urges residents to use benefits Boston.com20:54 10-Nov-25

Gov. Healey Vows No SNAP-Benefit 'Claw Back' Despite President Trump's Demands Patch19:51 10-Nov-25

Boston Water and Sewer Commission chaos continues with dueling restraining orders Boston Herald19:24 10-Nov-25

Trump Proposes $2K Tariff Dividend: Who Would Qualify In PA? Patch18:32 10-Nov-25

Healey to Mass. Snap recipients: ‘Forget the noise’ from Washington, buy groceries Boston Globe18:22 10-Nov-25

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey News Conference on SNAP Benefits C-Span (Video)18:15 10-Nov-25

Gabriela Coletta Zapata says she has secured Boston City Council presidency Boston.com17:26 10-Nov-25

Attorney General Platkin Obtains Early Victory in Challenge to Trump Administration’s Demand That States “Undo”… New Jersey Attorney General (Press Release)15:05 10-Nov-25

Gabriela Coletta Zapata says she has Boston City Council presidency locked down Boston Herald14:33 10-Nov-25

Boston federal judge resigns in anti-Trump protest — and Trump can’t replace him MassLive.com14:08 10-Nov-25

Trump administration cannot withhold full funding for food aid, U.S. appeals court rules Pittsburgh Tribune-Review12:09 10-Nov-25

A former Healey aide was a pillar of the Springfield community. A judge now says he’s a danger… Boston Globe11:04 10-Nov-25

Poll results: Herald readers vote for favorite Boston mayor Boston Herald10:03 10-Nov-25

Rep. Pressley Bolsters Israel-Palestine Peace Movement, Criticizes Trump’s snap Cuts at Harvard Square Event The Harvard Crimson07:56 10-Nov-25

Bloodstains on the Confession: The Moscow Trials and Their Defenders An interview with Doug Greene, an independent… Left Voice22:00 9-Nov-25

GOP-Appointed Federal Judge Resigns, Slams Trump’s “Assault on the Rule of Law” 2paragraphs20:22 9-Nov-25

Governor Healey Responds to President Trump’s Threat to Punish States for Feeding Americans Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)18:54 9-Nov-25

ICE Agents Kidnap Nine People Working at Car Wash in Boston ICE carried out its biggest workplace raid in Massachusetts … Left Voice15:25 9-Nov-25

‘UMass does not belong to Trump’ Daily Hampshire Gazette14:28 9-Nov-25

Pols & Politics: Wu to chop Boston’s Christmas tree in Canada, Baker’s Council bid not entirely dead Boston Herald09:18 9-Nov-25

Massachusetts turbine blade collapse has wind energy critics fuming Boston Herald23:42 8-Nov-25

Rumored Boston City Council presidency claim leads pol to run to ‘disrupt’ the process Boston Herald21:25 8-Nov-25

Howie Carr: If I get jammed up, treat me like a Democrat State Committee member Boston Herald20:16 8-Nov-25

Boston Police seize kilograms of fentanyl in Southwest Corridor area Boston Herald18:12 8-Nov-25

What Trump’s GLP-1 deal means for the many Massachusetts residents losing weight-loss drug… Boston Globe11:07 8-Nov-25

Republicans have made it easier for book bans across the country. Massachusetts Democrats are… Boston Globe11:04 8-Nov-25

Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full snap food aid payments PBS Online03:18 8-Nov-25

Supreme Court issues emergency order temporarily blocking full SNAP food aid payments News 12 Connecticut02:29 8-Nov-25

Massachusetts State Police will not share background check information on busted Healey aide Boston Herald00:21 8-Nov-25

Boston Mayor Wu’s chief of streets, who oversaw city’s bike lane expansion, has quit Boston Herald21:48 7-Nov-25

Boston, Mayor Ask Judge To Toss Fired Staffer's Lawsuit Law36021:42 7-Nov-25

Mass. Governor says snap benefits will be paid in full as early as Saturday Boston Globe21:30 7-Nov-25

Massachusetts snap benefits to be paid ‘in full’ Saturday, says governor Boston Herald21:18 7-Nov-25

Mass. lawmakers seek answers on Trump admin’s Park Service cuts amid layoff pause MassLive.com20:49 7-Nov-25

Governor Healey Directs Full SNAP Benefits to be Processed Today Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)20:39 7-Nov-25

Jascha Franklin-Hodge, face of Michelle Wu’s changes to city streets, to depart administration Boston Globe20:28 7-Nov-25

Dozens of flights canceled at Boston Logan airport, as FAA cuts go into effect Boston Herald16:15 7-Nov-25

Days after reelection win, Mayor Michelle Wu to travel to Nova Scotia Boston Globe15:03 7-Nov-25

AG Campbell, Governor Healey, Treasurer Goldberg Appoint Carrie Benedon To Cannabis Control Commission Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)15:03 7-Nov-25

You’ve got a lotta nerve to say you won’t take the Greater Boston news quiz Boston.com14:24 7-Nov-25

Governor Healey Issues Statement after Judge Orders Trump Administration to Pay Full Snap Benefits Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)23:15 6-Nov-25

Massachusetts governor’s poll shows GOP candidates competing for undecided voters Boston Herald22:44 6-Nov-25

Boston Logan flights start to get canceled: ‘Rough heading into the holidays’ if shutdown continues Boston Herald22:34 6-Nov-25

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $16.3 Million to Expand Regional Innovation Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)21:44 6-Nov-25

Everett mayor Carlo DeMaria is on his way out. Will the city’s development boom follow? Boston Globe17:00 6-Nov-25

Boston Spa Children’s Centre set to close after failed bid to challenge decision Harrogate Advertiser13:37 6-Nov-25

Massachusetts Gov. Healey backs AG in war of words with U.S. Attorney over ICE masks Boston Herald10:10 6-Nov-25

Developer issues statement after 'suspicious item' found during Boston excavation led to… Lincolnshire Live09:20 6-Nov-25

'Squad' Member Pressley Eyes Mass. Senate Seat NewsMax00:36 6-Nov-25

In the last month

Massachusetts Gov. Healey pressed for ‘full transparency’ on hiring of cocaine-busted aide Boston Herald22:25 5-Nov-25

Judge allows Trump administration to reconsider approval for a Massachusetts offshore wind farm MailOnline21:35 5-Nov-25

Mass. State Senator Jo Comerford on food insecurity in rural western Mass., legislature’s responses to Trump… WAMC21:26 5-Nov-25

Massachusetts election results: Everett mayor, Quincy council, Newton parking war Boston Herald21:24 5-Nov-25

Debt holders take over downtown Boston office building sold below value Boston.com20:39 5-Nov-25

Governor Healey Nominates Four Clerk Magistrates to District and Juvenile Courts Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)20:15 5-Nov-25

From the Archives poll: Best Boston mayor? Boston Herald19:42 5-Nov-25

Mamdani’s victory inspires ‘hope’ among New England Muslims Boston Globe18:42 5-Nov-25

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $14.1 Million for Child Care and Afterschool Program Capital Renovations Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)18:12 5-Nov-25

US Attorney for Mass. slams AG Campbell over ICE comments Boston Globe18:12 5-Nov-25

Wu Wins, Everett’s Mayor Out: What Boston-Area Elections Mean for Housing Banker & Tradesman, Massachusetts16:32 5-Nov-25

How Mayor Wu should spend her considerable political capital Boston Globe16:14 5-Nov-25

Mass. Gov. Healey leads all Republican challengers by double-digits in new poll MassLive.com16:01 5-Nov-25

See election results from the Boston City Council races Boston Globe12:56 5-Nov-25

New mayors for Somerville, Everett, Brockton: How voters decided key mayoral races in cities… Boston Globe12:46 5-Nov-25

Markey Leads Moulton in 2026 Primary for Senator in Massachusetts Data For Progress12:24 5-Nov-25

As he readies another US Senate run, John Deaton seeks early backing from state GOP Boston Globe11:04 5-Nov-25

Massachusetts is ‘prepared’ for National Guard deployment, AG Andrea Campbell says Boston Herald10:22 5-Nov-25

Obama-Appointee Judge Follows the INA and Case Law, Dismisses Claim by Deported Physician Center for Immigration Studies09:42 5-Nov-25

Mass. Election 2025: Brockton elects first Black mayor. Results from key races around the state MassLive.com04:18 5-Nov-25

Harvard Blast: FBI arrests two young men — who are Logan David Patterson and Dominick Frank Cardoza? The Financial Express04:02 5-Nov-25

Votes Roll In for Michelle Wu After Polls Close in Boston’s Uncontested Mayoral Race The Harvard Crimson03:58 5-Nov-25

In a first, a ballot initiative to divest from Israel has won at the ballot box, in Somerville, Mass. Jewish Telegraphic Agency03:42 5-Nov-25

Massachusetts Town Votes To Boycott Any Business That 'Sustains Israel's Apartheid' Reason03:38 5-Nov-25

Mayor Wu declares Councilors Ruthzee Louijeune, Henry Santana won reelection to at-large seats Boston Globe03:37 5-Nov-25

Culpepper declares victory in District 7 City Council race to succeed Fernandes Anderson Boston Globe03:37 5-Nov-25

North Adams mayor Jennifer Macksey wins 3rd term New England Public Media03:25 5-Nov-25

Boston Mayor Wu cruises to victory in uncontested bid Boston Herald02:52 5-Nov-25

Running unopposed, Michelle Wu secures second term as her national profile grows Boston.com02:32 5-Nov-25

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu set to win uncontested victory, securing 2nd term MassLive.com02:17 5-Nov-25

Tell us: What should Mayor Wu focus on in her second term? Boston.com02:12 5-Nov-25

AG Campbell: Trump should have fully funded snap benefits for Mass. MassLive.com01:06 5-Nov-25

As polls close in Boston, Michelle Wu on cusp of second term as mayor Boston Globe01:05 5-Nov-25

State supervising vote in Hub, Lawrence Boston Herald23:47 4-Nov-25

Trump can reconsider permit for SouthCoast Wind off Nantucket, judge rules Boston Globe23:32 4-Nov-25

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Massachusetts is considered a blue state. In the federal government, Massachusetts is represented by two U.S. Senators and nine U.S. Representatives. Both Senators Edward J. Markey and Elizabeth Warren along with all nine House Representatives are Democrats. Massachusetts has a Democrat governor, Maura Healey, who was elected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by the Democrats, who have majorities in both chambers.

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