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Massachusetts Politics

‘Steward Health are Health Care terrorists’ The American Prospect10:34Massachusetts Senate US Senate Massachusetts

Senators slam private equity–fueled hospital giant in charged hearing Mother Jones19:16Massachusetts Senate US Senate Massachusetts

A majority of readers say this candidate won the debate Boston.com17:43Boston Kamala Harris Massachusetts

Here’s how Mass. pols are reacting to last night’s debate Boston.com15:31Boston Kamala Harris Massachusetts

Local community benefits from 10 years of funding LincolnshireWorld12:27Lincolnshire

Boston council considers fines to stamp out bird feeding in town centre LincolnshireWorld10:13Lincolnshire

Mass. rep. takes Patriots to task for complaining about millionaires tax Boston.com19:03Bill Belichick Massachusetts NFL

Future of Google search rests with judge who will strip away monopoly power Boston Herald22:53Bill Belichick Massachusetts NFL

Boston gets 225 additional liquor licenses after Gov. Healey signs bill Boston.com15:41Maura Healey Boston Massachusetts

Boston gets economic boost via 225 new liquor licenses after Gov. Healey signs bill Boston Herald00:50Maura Healey Boston Massachusetts

Amid criticism, Boston Mayor Wu announces plan to expand BPS free museum program to all city kids Boston Herald23:04Michelle Wu Massachusetts Schools Boston

Boston Mayor Wu extends BPS free museum initiative through 2024, but holds off on expanding it to all city kids Boston Herald22:48Michelle Wu Massachusetts Schools Boston

Boston Mayor Wu says remaining Covid relief funds to be spent on affordable housing, small business initiatives Boston Herald23:01Boston Coronavirus Michelle Wu Boston

Boston Mayor Wu is on vacation, leaving the City Council president in charge Boston Herald00:20Boston Coronavirus Michelle Wu Boston

House Judiciary Committee report uses violent Boston assault to skewer Biden border policies Boston Herald11:20Boston US US Politics

Boston receives $15M federal grant to install at least 300 EV charging ports citywide Boston.com19:07Boston US US Politics

Coalition forms to ’embolden and inspire’ Boston city councilor considering mayoral bid Boston Herald00:45Michelle Wu Boston Massachusetts

Rumored Boston mayoral candidates remain mum on plans to challenge Michelle Wu in 2025 Boston Herald10:20Michelle Wu Boston Massachusetts

Warren v. Deaton: The two big things about Mass.’ U.S. Senate race | John L. Micek MassLive.com11:25Massachusetts Senate Republicans Massachusetts

Tell us: Were you surprised John Deaton won last night's primary? Boston.com16:52Massachusetts Senate Republicans Massachusetts

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In the last 6 hours

A ‘Trump Train’ convoy surrounded a Biden-Harris bus. Was it political violence? Boston Herald01:34

Demonstrators denounce Mass. five-day limit for migrant families in overflow shelters Boston Globe00:28

In the last 8 hours

Boston Mayor Wu says remaining Covid relief funds to be spent on affordable housing, small business initiatives Boston Herald23:01 16-Sept-24

Yesterday

Boston spending down pandemic relief aid to boost affordable housing, small biz programs Boston Globe20:23 16-Sept-24

Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Over $40 Million in Federal Education Funding to Support Literacy and Student … Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)16:54 16-Sept-24

In Massachusetts, Sex Workers Get Charged and Clients Get Set Free Reason16:09 16-Sept-24

Elizabeth Warren attends Boston forum on service members, releases report Boston.com13:04 16-Sept-24

‘Steward Health Are Health Care Terrorists’ The American Prospect10:34 16-Sept-24

Boston City Council ‘chaos’, lack of support from Mayor Wu prompted Suffolk Sjc clerk bid, Erin Murphy says Boston Herald10:18 16-Sept-24

In the last 7 days

Statement from Governor Healey on the Death of Massachusetts State Police Trainee Enrique Delgado Garcia Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)16:47 14-Sept-24

House Judiciary Committee report uses violent Boston assault to skewer Biden border policies Boston Herald11:20 14-Sept-24

Boston Mayor Wu rescinds Summer Street bus lane that wasn’t working ‘as intended’ in bustling Seaport Boston Herald21:48 13-Sept-24

Former Massachusetts state worker, Boston city employee whose salary spiked wins pension court case Boston Herald21:27 13-Sept-24

Pro-Israel demonstrator in Newton, Mass. charged with shooting pro-Palestinian activist who tackled him Jewish Telegraphic Agency20:06 13-Sept-24

Senators Slam Private Equity–Fueled Hospital Giant in Charged Hearing Mother Jones19:16 13-Sept-24

Governor Healey Appoints Worcester City Manager Eric Batista to MassDOT Board of Directors Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)17:54 13-Sept-24

Governor Healey Signs Legislation Renaming Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission to ‘MassAbility’ Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)17:24 13-Sept-24

Boston gets 225 additional liquor licenses after Gov. Healey signs bill Boston.com15:41 13-Sept-24

Too many texts from Trump or Harris asking for money? There’s an app for that. Boston Globe13:23 13-Sept-24

Local community benefits from 10 years of funding LincolnshireWorld12:27 13-Sept-24

Coalition forms to ’embolden and inspire’ Boston city councilor considering mayoral bid Boston Herald00:45 13-Sept-24

Boston city councilors press for state intervention after ‘dismal’ Bps bus transportation delays Boston Herald00:14 13-Sept-24

ICE Cracks Down On ‘Violent’ Illegal Migrants On Ritzy Island In 'Sanctuary' State The Daily Caller23:53 12-Sept-24

Boston Herald: Biden follows Harris’s lead in fuel flip-flop Decatur Herald & Review, Illinois21:46 12-Sept-24

After victory in the House, can Wu sell the Senate on her contentious property tax plan?… Boston Globe19:35 12-Sept-24

“Her policies do not help poor people:” Republican Deaton makes longshot case for replacing Warren in the Senate WAMC17:47 12-Sept-24

Recount underway for razor thin Cambridge House race testing Massachusetts’ incumbency power Boston Herald16:36 12-Sept-24

Former state Sen. Dean Tran convicted of unemployment fraud Boston.com15:22 12-Sept-24

Mariano dropped $41K on spring ‘voter survey’ while Mass. House faced weighty topics Boston Herald13:23 12-Sept-24

Boston gets economic boost via 225 new liquor licenses after Gov. Healey signs bill Boston Herald00:50 12-Sept-24

Ex-Massachusetts Republican state senator convicted of pandemic fraud, making false statements on federal tax returns Boston Herald23:38 11-Sept-24

Prof. Francesca Gino's Libel Claims Against Harvard Business School and Data Colada Dismissed Reason20:18 11-Sept-24

Lockheed’s Taiclet Heckled By Protesters at Boston College Event BNN Bloomberg20:18 11-Sept-24

Healey-Driscoll Administration Files $714 Million Supplemental Budget to Close Fiscal Year 2024 Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)18:49 11-Sept-24

A majority of readers say this candidate won the debate Boston.com17:43 11-Sept-24

Democrat Neal faces independent Milleron in House race New England Public Media17:41 11-Sept-24

‘Insulting and completely racist’: Trump’s debate rhetoric on migrants prompts criticism in… Boston Globe16:06 11-Sept-24

Here’s how Mass. pols are reacting to last night’s debate Boston.com15:31 11-Sept-24

Placing “right bet” on offshore wind, MA going big on RI’s doorstep, CT holds RINewsToday.com09:04 11-Sept-24

Amid criticism, Boston Mayor Wu announces plan to expand Bps free museum program to all city kids Boston Herald23:04 10-Sept-24

Massachusetts field hockey team forfeits against opponent with boy player, catches eye of Riley Gaines Boston Herald23:04 10-Sept-24

In Massachusetts, New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers Commit to Continued Cross-Border Collaboration Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)22:19 10-Sept-24

With O’Brien out, industry hopes Cannabis Commission can get back to business Boston Globe21:38 10-Sept-24

Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates $25 Million in Federal Funding for Roadway Safety Improvements Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)20:17 10-Sept-24

Watch: What to expect at tonight’s high-stakes debate Boston.com19:34 10-Sept-24

Turnout for the Mass. primary election was once again poor, but it has been worse Boston Globe18:55 10-Sept-24

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu says city working to extend free Sunday museum program to all school… Boston Globe18:35 10-Sept-24

Mayor Michelle Wu will return to Symphony Hall as a guest soloist WBUR-FM17:08 10-Sept-24

New England leaders hold private clean energy talks as Mass. pursues more offshore wind Boston Herald16:49 10-Sept-24

Round-up: Harris-Trump debate watch parties around Mass. Boston.com14:03 10-Sept-24

Trump-Harris 2024: What Mass. pols are watching for in Tuesday’s debate | John L. Micek MassLive.com10:50 10-Sept-24

Bps data show two-thirds of Boston school buses late on first day, city councilor presses for answers: ‘Unacceptable’ Boston Herald00:34 10-Sept-24

In the last month

Massachusetts schools ‘blindsided’ by students from shelter housing migrants; Healey admin announces nearly $2M in… Boston Herald23:00 9-Sept-24

Democratic Woman 'Really Worried' About How Short Harris Will Look Next To Trump In Debate The Daily Caller21:12 9-Sept-24

Mass. rep. takes Patriots to task for complaining about millionaires tax Boston.com19:03 9-Sept-24

Supporters, opponents pour more than $8 million into Mass. ballot question campaigns this year, … Boston Globe18:00 9-Sept-24

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu to meet with Taipei Mayor Wan-An Chiang Boston Globe17:50 9-Sept-24

Democrat and independent face off in race for state representative in southern Berkshires New England Public Media11:08 9-Sept-24

Rumored Boston mayoral candidates remain mum on plans to challenge Michelle Wu in 2025 Boston Herald10:20 9-Sept-24

Does a century-old will hinder Boston’s White Stadium plan? Some seem to think so Boston Herald10:20 9-Sept-24

Boston council considers fines to stamp out bird feeding in town centre LincolnshireWorld10:13 9-Sept-24

Meet Boston's 'woke' mayor Michelle Wu, known for her progressive policies South China Morning Post03:41 9-Sept-24

Boston Mayor Wu extends Bps free museum initiative through 2024, but holds off on expanding it to all city kids Boston Herald22:48 8-Sept-24

Boston’s developers have had a tough go lately. Now the guy who returns their calls in City… Boston Globe11:03 8-Sept-24

Pols & Politics: November is fast approaching. Here’s what’s at stake for Massachusetts Boston Herald10:43 8-Sept-24

Crime Briefs: Chelsea man bites off police officer’s ear during struggle, DA says Boston Herald01:24 8-Sept-24

Future of Google search rests with judge who will strip away monopoly power Boston Herald22:53 7-Sept-24

Broken elevators in Boston public housing complex leave residents stranded : ‘I have to stay in the house all day’ Boston Herald10:30 7-Sept-24

Evan MacKay files for recount in razor-thin Mass. House race against Decker Boston Globe18:09 6-Sept-24

Massachusetts and Rhode Island Announce Largest Offshore Wind Selection in New England History Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)16:38 6-Sept-24

Sorority girl's parents sue after she fell out of apartment window Fox News13:00 6-Sept-24

‘The incumbency advantage is real’: In Mass. primary, fraction of challengers succeed Boston Globe01:51 6-Sept-24

Mass. physician sentenced to 9 months in prison for punching officer during Capitol riot Boston.com00:42 6-Sept-24

Markey and Warren condemn Steward’s CEO for refusing to comply with a Senate subpoena Boston.com19:07 5-Sept-24

Governor Healey Condemns Steward CEO Ralph de la Torre’s Refusal to Testify before Senate Committee Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)16:45 5-Sept-24

Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates National Leadership in Making Child Care More Affordable and Accessible Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)16:45 5-Sept-24

Boston University Event National Review Online15:05 5-Sept-24

Warren v. Deaton: The two big things about Mass.’ U.S. Senate race | John L. Micek MassLive.com11:25 5-Sept-24

Attorney bests Boston city councilor in competitive SJC clerk race Boston.com00:29 5-Sept-24

Boston City Councilor Erin Murphy laments loss of $190K Suffolk Sjc clerk bid to Allison Cartwright Boston Herald22:33 4-Sept-24

Haitian released into US under Biden-Harris program arrested for alleged assault of minor The Blaze22:18 4-Sept-24

Biden-Harris Administration Approves Massachusetts' “Internet for All” Initial Proposal National Telecommunications and Information Administration (Press Release)21:57 4-Sept-24

John Deaton cinches Republican nomination with $1.3M in crypto support Blockworks21:08 4-Sept-24

Governor Healey Names Geoffrey D. Noble as Massachusetts State Police Colonel Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)19:53 4-Sept-24

Man arrested at Boston airport for posting violent threats on Randy Fine Florida Politics18:40 4-Sept-24

Another Haitian Imported on Biden-Harris Migrant Flights Accused of Child Molestation. The National Pulse18:38 4-Sept-24

Voters will decide minimum wage ballot measures in several states Press-Telegram, California18:23 4-Sept-24

Haitian migrant accused of molesting child is in US via controversial Biden-Harris program Fox News18:03 4-Sept-24

Inland Empire is No. 2 in US for all-cash homebuying Orange County Register17:56 4-Sept-24

Here are the winners from Tuesday’s primary likely headed to the Legislature next year Boston Globe17:37 4-Sept-24

Tell us: Were you surprised John Deaton won last night's primary? Boston.com16:52 4-Sept-24

Rough sleepers in town reaches highest level since 2018 LincsOnline15:26 4-Sept-24

The margin in a Mass. House primary race is razor-thin. Here’s how a recount can, or cannot,… Boston Globe14:04 4-Sept-24

Pro-crypto advocate John Deaton secures Republican nomination for Massachusetts Senate Cryptopolitan11:05 4-Sept-24

Results: Mass. District 8 Republican congressional primary WBUR-FM10:52 4-Sept-24

Howie Carr: Nothing ‘regular’ about Maura Healey’s Massachusetts Boston Herald10:49 4-Sept-24

John Deaton Wins Republican Primary Race to Battle Warren in Nov. Coinpaper08:04 4-Sept-24

Pro-XRP Lawyer Wins Massachusetts Republican Party Senate Election The Crypto Basic07:33 4-Sept-24

Tate: Boston can’t afford 4 years of Kamala Harris Boston Herald05:53 4-Sept-24

Business confidence in Massachusetts falls despite signals of interest rate relief, index shows Boston Herald05:06 4-Sept-24

Ripple Advocate John E. Deaton Secures Republican Senate Nomination in Massachusetts BitcoinWorld04:45 4-Sept-24

In hot Boston race, Allison Cartwright declares victory over Erin Murphy for Suffolk Sjc clerk Boston Herald04:15 4-Sept-24

Videographer becomes GOP nominee for Massachusetts' 8th congressional district Fox News04:11 4-Sept-24

Pro-XRP attorney John Deaton wins Republican US Senate primary Cointelegraph03:31 4-Sept-24

Elizabeth Warren draws crypto-backed GOP challenger Roll Call02:56 4-Sept-24

Mass. Primary 2024: John Deaton projected to win GOP U.S. Senate primary MassLive.com02:32 4-Sept-24

Republican Marine vet wins primary to take on Elizabeth Warren in Massachusetts Senate race Fox News02:09 4-Sept-24

Massachusetts Republicans select attorney John Deaton to take on Sen. Elizabeth Warren The Washington Times02:05 4-Sept-24

Results: 2024 Mass. Republican primary for U.S. Senate WBUR-FM02:04 4-Sept-24

John Deaton beats two others to win Massachusetts U.S. Senate Republican primary Boston Herald01:53 4-Sept-24

ICE nabs illegal immigrant arrested on five counts of raping Massachusetts child Washington Examiner01:45 4-Sept-24

As polls close Tuesday, voters await results in Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County clerk … Boston Globe01:21 4-Sept-24

Polls close in Mass. as primary voters set to choose Elizabeth Warren’s GOP opponent, other… Boston Globe01:11 4-Sept-24

Voters cast ballots in select primary races Tuesday as most Beacon Hill incumbents glide toward … Boston Globe01:11 4-Sept-24

Track live results from Massachusetts’ state primary races Boston Globe23:20 3-Sept-24

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Latest politics news in Massachusetts including updates on local, state and federal legislature, immigration, housing, gun laws, and more.

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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