Nation Sep 06 Attorney General Maura Healey wins Democratic primary for Massachusetts governor Attorney General Maura Healey has won the Democratic primary for Massachusetts governor, bringing her one step closer to becoming the first openly gay candidate and first woman elected to the state's top political office.
Politics Sep 06 2022 Massachusetts Primary Election Results Geoff Diehl, a former state representative endorsed by Trump, has won the Republican nomination for Massachusetts governor over businessman Chris Doughty, who was considered the more moderate candidate in the race.
Politics Jun 05 Digital currencies flow into political campaigns, but state regulations vary widely Some states have banned cryptocurrency donations amid concerns donors could hide their identities. Others have followed federal rules for congressional candidates and specifically allowed the donations with disclosure requirements and contribution caps…
Politics Nov 16 Michelle Wu sworn in as Boston’s first woman and Asian American mayor The swearing-in Tuesday of the city's first Asian American mayor came two weeks after she won Boston's mayoral election. Before Wu, Boston had elected only white men as mayor.
Politics Jan 07 Biden picks Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as labor secretary President-elect Joe Biden has selected Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as his labor secretary, choosing a former union worker who shares his Irish American background and working-class roots.
Health Nov 13 WATCH: Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker gives coronavirus update Once a coronavirus hot spot, Massachusetts was seen as a model for infection control this summer as coronavirus cases and deaths dwindled. Now, experts are warning the state could be headed for a bleak winter.
Politics Sep 21 Rep. Joe Kennedy formally announces US Senate campaign U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III formally declared his candidacy for the U.S. Senate on Saturday, becoming the first member of the Kennedy political dynasty to run for the upper chamber of Congress from Massachusetts since Edward M. Kennedy in 1962.
Nation Jun 26 Wayfair workers protest furniture sale to detention center Employees at online home furnishings retailer Wayfair walked out Wednesday to protest the company's decision to sell $200,000 worth of furniture to a government contractor that runs a detention center for migrant children in Texas.
Nation May 11 States bring price fixing suit against generic drug makers Attorneys general from more than 40 states are alleging the nation’s largest generic drug manufacturers conspired to artificially inflate and manipulate prices for more than 100 different generic drugs, including treatments for diabetes, cancer, arthritis and other medical conditions.
Politics Apr 22 Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton joins 2020 presidential race The Massachusetts lawmaker and Iraq War veteran said he wanted to run a presidential campaign that would "bring this country back together."…