A group of gun violence prevention advocates launched a campaign Monday to convince voters to keep in place a major gun law that gun owners and Second Amendment rights supporters are attempting to repeal through the 2026 statewide elections.
Politics
Agency tasked with managing public employees’ health insurance set to run out of cash
An agency tasked with overseeing health insurance for public employees appears set to run out of money to pay claims Monday after Beacon Hill lawmakers made clear they would not advance a $240 million spending bill to Gov. Maura Healey’s desk in time to replenish funding.
Former MBTA chief administrator Brian Shortsleeve launches Republican run for governor
Brian Shortsleeve, a venture capitalist and former MBTA chief administrator, formally launched his campaign for governor Monday, making the 52-year-old the second Republican to officially jump into the race for the state’s executive office ahead of the 2026 elections.
Massachusetts parents push for safe roads, youth programs after daughter’s tragic death
A Massachusetts wife and husband remain committed to their mission of carrying out the legacy of their daughter Sidney Mae Olson who died at the age 5 after being struck by a tractor-trailer on her way to art class.
Shirley voters return incumbents top elected spots
SHIRLEY — On Tuesday, voters showed up to cast their ballot despite the rainy weather, choosing to return two incumbents to their spots guiding the town and the schools. With two key races on the ballot — Select Board and Ayer Shirley Regional School Committee (ASRSD ) — and two candidates vying for a single […]
MassDems asks for investigation into GOP’s Mike Kennealy for alleged violations of state law
Top brass at the Massachusetts Democratic Party called on campaign finance regulators Tuesday to open an investigation into Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Kennealy for alleged “multiple violations” of state law connected to a series of over-the-limit donations in April.
