Steve Brown
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Galvin and Goldberg cruise to easy victories in state secretary and treasurer's races
William Galvin and Deborah Goldberg both sailed to reelection victories Tuesday night in their respective races for secretary of the commonwealth and state treasurer. → Read More
Massachusetts poised to ban child marriage after years of effort
Massachusetts appears to be on track to prohibit child marriage in the coming weeks. Both the House and Senate have included language banning marriages involving children under the age of 18 in the state budget. It is now sitting on Governor Charlie Baker's desk for final approval → Read More
Mass. in 'preliminary' talks with feds to accept Ukrainian refugees, Baker says
State and federal officials are trying to pave the way for some Ukrainian refugees to come to Massachusetts. Gov. Charlie Baker said the state already has been working with the U.S. government to resettle refugees from Afghanistan and Haiti, but described the talks regarding Ukrainians as still preliminary. → Read More
Local Ukrainians decry Russian invasion of their homeland as attack on democracy
About a hundred people rallied at the State House in Boston Thursday in support of Ukraine as the Eastern European nation stares down a large-scale invasion by Russian forces. → Read More
With Baker and Polito out, what happens to the campaign cash they raised?
Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito have amassed more than $3 million dollars in their respective campaign accounts. Now that they've decided not to seek re-election, they'll have to figure out what to do with all that all cash. → Read More
Gov. Baker says he will not seek a third term
"We love the work," he said in a statement. "Serving as Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts has been the most challenging and fulfilling jobs we’ve ever had." → Read More
Essaibi George, Wu Court Black Voters In Race For Boston Mayor
Some members of Boston's Black community were crestfallen when all three Black candidates were eliminated in last week's preliminary election. Now the two remaining candidates say they are working hard to win support from Black voters ahead of the November election. → Read More
As Pandemic Fades, Massachusetts Lawmakers Take More Active Role
When the pandemic spread to Massachusetts last year, Gov. Charlie Baker took unprecedented measures to respond. Baker declared a state of emergency. He shut down bars and restricted indoor dining. And he spent billions of dollars in federal aid. But as the pandemic recedes, lawmakers are reasserting their control. → Read More
Mass. Loosens Outdoor Mask Mandate And Other COVID Rules. Here's What You Should Know
On Friday, April 30, Massachusetts will no longer require residents to wear masks when they are outdoors in most public spaces and able to physically distance from others. The state also released Tuesday its timeline for a full reopening of business activities. → Read More
'I Blanked It': For The 2nd Time In 4 Years, Baker Passes On Vote For President
Charlie Baker voted -- but didn't cast a vote for president. → Read More
Baker Imposes Mask, Stay-At-Home Advisory To Combat New Rise In COVID-19 Cases
"What we should not do, to deal with these trends, is shut down our economy or close our schools," Baker said during his press conference Monday. → Read More
Here Are The Contested Legislative Races In Massachusetts
While this could be it's shaping up to be a "wave election" nationally this fall, changes in the makeup of the Massachusetts Legislature are unlikely. → Read More
Where Things Stand With Police Reform On Beacon Hill
Wednesday is the House’s turn to take up comprehensive police reform legislation. → Read More
Factories, Churches Expect Green Light When Gov. Baker Unveils Mass. Reopening Plan
Amid mounting anticipation, Gov. Charlie Baker has said not to expect a complete reopening but rather a gradual process that will unfold in four phases. → Read More
Boston's First Retail Cannabis Shop Opens To The Public
Pure Oasis, which currently employs 34 people, is the first black-owned applicant to open in the state. → Read More
Galvin Predicting Record Democratic Turnout In Tuesday's Massachusetts Presidential Primary
Super Tuesday 2020 is shaping up to be a record turnout for the Democrats, says Bill Galvin. → Read More
Gas Tax Increase, New Uber Fees Among Proposals In House Transportation Bill
The 5-cent fuel tax hike is part of a revenue package the leaders say will bring in an additional $522 million to $612 million for transportation needs in the state. Other proposed changes will affect the corporate minimum tax, taxes on Uber and Lyft rides, and what rental car companies pay the state for their fleets. → Read More
What You Need To Know About The New Law Distracted Driving Law In Mass.
Here's when the new hands-free driving bill takes effect, how the fines work and who is keeping track of violators of the newly-passed law. → Read More
About That Bill To Ban The 'B Word': You And Anyone Else Can File Legislation In Mass.
In Massachusetts, anyone can write a bill, no matter how outrageous, and ask a legislator to file it on their behalf. → Read More
Judge Denies Request To Immediately Suspend Ban On Sale Of Vaping Products
Judge Indira Talwani set an Oct. 15 hearing to consider the industry's request for a preliminary injunction to halt the ban. → Read More