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Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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For governor candidates, Dunkin' iconography serves up a slam dunk
MASSterList
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Minogue’s next hurdle: Convincing Mass. voters he’s not just another MAGA candidate
MassLive
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This Boston firm owes $100,000 because Beacon Hill delayed a Trump tax break. It's not alone.
Boston Globe
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Antiabortion activists launch effort to suspend new Mass. abortion law, put repeal before voters
Boston Globe
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Yu who? Meet the progressive who pulled off a Boston-area upset
Boston Globe
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Brownsberger takes step toward recount after close state senate primary
WBUR
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Let’s say a ballot question passes in November. What happens next?
Commonwealth Magazine
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Activists launch effort to suspend Massachusetts' new abortion law — and put it on the 2028 ballot
WBUR
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Massachusetts Is Voting on Whether to Shut Down a $10B Legal Weed Market. Here’s What You Need to Know
High Times
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ICE arrests continue to rise in Mass., but far less than in other parts of the country
WBUR
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Mass. Governor's Race: Why prediction markets reveal a different story than polls
WBSM
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Employer health costs are poised to see their biggest jump in over two decades
Quartz
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Missouri supreme court blocks congressional maps backed by Trump for midterms
The Guardian
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The Hasan Piker Question
The Atlantic
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MI: Abdul El-Sayed Diagnoses American Politics
The Nation
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Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Mail Voting Limits
New York Times
Sponsored
Today on Beacon Hill
Ballot question campaign finance reports due
Sponsored
New Media
Instagram
IEPAC Primary Totals - Independent Expenditure “Super” PACs Spend $2 Million Before Primary
MA Office of Campaign & Political Finance
Podcasts
Substack
TikTok
YouTube
Quote of the Day
“Maura Healey- let’s talk about Massachusetts. You have failed as the leader of Massachusetts- and you can’t run on your record. You are overspending, over taxing and over regulating. People and businesses are leaving. I created more private jobs than you have for the entire state. You are last in the nation in private job growth. Last.”
In an X post addressed to Maura Healey on business growth in the state.
News by Category
2026 Midterm Elections
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The Mass Brief: The generational-change movement crashed into Massachusetts and mostly...
The Mass Brief
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Incumbent Worcester state reps fend off primary challengers
MassLive
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Massachusetts voters weigh nine statewide questions ahead of November election
22WWLP.com
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State Senate elections: Brownsberger, Lander request recount in closely watched race
Boston Globe
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Our Opinion: The post-primary view from the Berkshires
The Berkshire Eagle
Beltway Politics
Business
Cannabis
Civil Rights
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Democratic AGs sue over transgender care cuts
The Eagle Tribune
Democracy
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Trump again appeals to Supreme Court on mail-voting restrictions with midterm elections looming
The Associated Press (AP)
Environment
Federal
Health Care
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Lindsay Clancy got inpatient care at this well-known hospital weeks before she killed her children. Here's what to know.
Boston Globe
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'I feel like I'm collateral damage': Mass General Brigham Health Plan removes Dana-Farber from its Medicare Advantage network
Boston Globe
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At least 5 other states join Mass. in covering transgender kids' health care under Medicaid
WGBH
Judiciary
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SJC says Nahant can take Northeastern University land
Commonwealth Magazine
Labor
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Encore employees announce strike deadline after failing to agree on new deal with Wynn Resorts
WCVB
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Mass. AG cites Dunkin’ franchisee for nearly $1.5M over independent contractor hires
MassLive
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Union protests at proposed Draper IMPACT Center in Lowell
Lowell Sun
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Dunkin' franchise operator, staffing firms to pay $1.46 million for worker classification, pay violations
Boston Globe
Legislative
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State Rep. John Barrett III expected a close race. Now comes another term, and another fight to protect his district
The Berkshire Eagle
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After a month's delay, conferees take up healthcare violence bills
State House News Service
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Persis Yu's blueprint for challenging entrenched power on Beacon Hill
Boston Globe
Local Government
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Springfield sues MGM over broken promises, casino angry city blocks sale
MassLive
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Noho Divestment Resolution Reaches Judge, but Is Anything Actually in Court...?
Western Mass. Politics and Insight
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More than 1,300 Encore workers set to strike Friday morning
WGBH
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Great Barrington to hold special town meeting on funding a $20.7 million upgrade to its sewer treatment plant
The Berkshire Eagle
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Town that just wishes the rest of the world would leave it the hell alone wins legal battle against proposed Northeastern marine research facility
Universal Hub
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Lawrence mayor waives court appearance, arraigned on $1.5M pandemic fraud allegations
Boston 25 News
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Somerville councilor JT Scott says he's resigning to focus on activism, taking advantage of special election timing
Cambridge | Somerville Independent
Politics
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Recounts taking shape in two Democratic legislative primaries
State House News Service
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Trump praises Sen. Markey's primary win: 'I couldn't stand Moulton'
Boston Herald
Public Safety
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Editorial: Sheriff Tompkins needs to go
Boston Globe
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Dalton Fire District assessment estimates $6 million cost for updated facility
The Berkshire Eagle
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Sandisfield fire chief fired after town finds romantic relationship with subordinate
The Berkshire Eagle
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Boston city councilor calls for hate crime probe after elderly Chinese woman shoved to ground in South End
Boston Globe
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Woman allegedly tracked by Revere police officer using Flock system accuses him of verbal, physical abuse
Boston Globe
Transportation
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Blue Hill Ave. overhaul gets fresh design pitch ahead of community meetings
Dorchester Reporter
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Lenox traffic study cameras were not for surveillance, contrary to social media concerns
The Berkshire Eagle
Press Releases
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Mike Minogue Dominates Primary, Advances to Take On Maura Healey in November
Mike Minogue for Governor
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Federal Court Hears Arguments for Preliminary Injunction to Block U.S. Postal Service from Interfering with Mail Ballots
ACLU Mass.
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Trahan Announces Over $2 Million in Federal Funding for Local Community Colleges
Office of Congresswoman Lori Trahan
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Chinese National for Voter Fraud in Massachusetts
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
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MA RMV Reminds Drivers of School Bus Safety Rules as Students Return to School
Massachusetts Department of Transportation
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AG Campbell Secures $1.46 Million In Citations from Boston-Area Dunkin’ Franchise Operator And Two Staffing Agencies For Wage Theft And Fair Labor Violations
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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Governor Healey Announces Major Statewide Plan to Build Over 2,500 New Homes
Mass. Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities
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August Revenue Collections Total $3.148 Billion
Massachusetts Department of Revenue
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MassDOT Announces Launch of 2026–2027 Safe Routes to School Funding Opportunities
Massachusetts Department of Transportation
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Senators Markey, Blumenthal, Representatives Schakowsky, Mullin Press Consumer Product Safety Commission to Halt Sweeping and Invasive Data Collection on Emergency Department Patients
Office of Sen. Ed Markey