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Brian Shortsleeve, MBTA chief under Baker, joins race for Massachusetts governor
Another former Baker Administration official is running for governor of Massachusetts in the 2026 election. Brian Shortsleeve ...
Boston City Council passes ranked-choice voting system change for local elections
The Boston City Council passed a home rule petition that seeks to implement a ranked-choice voting system for city elections ...
Boston City Council moves to implement ranked-choice voting in municipal elections
But the proposal would need the mayor's and the state Legislature’s approval before voters could have the final say on the ...
Boston City Council set to vote on move to ranked-choice voting system for local elections
The Boston City Council is set to vote Wednesday on a home rule petition that seeks to overhaul the city’s electoral system ...
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Massachusetts Attorney General Files Amicus Brief Calling for Release of HMS Researcher
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea J. Campbell filed an amicus brief in support of Harvard Medical School researcher ...
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Eastham town election: Four candidates run for two open Select Board seats
The town election is May 20. Select Board members in Eastham serve ... They have crept up steadily, not only for Eastham but ...
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Massachusetts Catholics optimistic with election of Pope Leo XIV
Catholics in Massachusetts are celebrating the new pope. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports. As he launches a North American stadium tour and his "Hurry Up Tomorrow" film, Abel Tesfaye reflects on ...
Massachusetts’ mayoral matchups
It’s rematch season in Taunton, too. Councilor Estele Borges is challenging Mayor Shaunna O’Connell, who bested her in the 2019 mayoral race and even earlier in a state House race. But O’Connell now ...