Education Feb 19 Massachusetts school officials ask for governor to send the National Guard to help with unruly high school By Associated Press
Politics Nov 08 Massachusetts to begin denying shelter beds to homeless families, putting names on a waitlist The number of homeless families seeking emergency shelter in Massachusetts is nearing a 7,500-family threshold, past which Democratic Gov. Maura Healey says the state can no longer guarantee shelter. By Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press
Politics Sep 21 Massachusetts becomes first to ban purchase of single-use plastic bottles by state agencies Massachusetts buys about 100,000 of the plastic water bottles each year. The order bars all executive offices and agencies from purchasing single-use plastic bottles under 21 fluid ounces except in cases of emergency. By Associated Press
Politics Nov 08 Massachusetts’ Attorney General Maura Healey becomes 1st lesbian elected governor in U.S. Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey has been elected governor of Massachusetts, making history as the nation's first openly lesbian governor and the state's first woman and openly gay candidate elected to the office. By Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press
Nation Sep 07 Watch 5:04 News Wrap: Putin vows to continue Ukraine invasion, Obamas unveil White House portraits In our news wrap Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin is defying pressure to halt the war in Ukraine and insisting Moscow will forge ahead, former President Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama unveiled their official portraits at the White…
Sep 06 Attorney General Maura Healey wins Democratic primary for Massachusetts governor By Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Sep 06 2022 Massachusetts Primary Election Results By Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press 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. Continue reading