New Hampshire’s popular former governor says he will not attempt a Senate campaign, putting to rest some of the speculation about who might seek U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s soon-to-be vacant position.
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Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson to plead guilty in federal corruption case, and will resign
Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson plans to plead guilty in a federal public corruption case tied to allegations that she stole thousands of dollars from taxpayers in a kickback scheme that took place in City Hall, and intends to resign.
Mike Kennealy, former Baker cabinet secretary, launches Republican run for governor
Mike Kennealy, a former cabinet secretary under Gov. Charlie Baker, officially announced a run for governor of Massachusetts Monday, making him the first Republican to formally challenge Gov. Maura Healey for the state’s highest office.
Airfield expansion opponents urge Healey to halt project
BOSTON — The Healey administration last year rejected a draft environmental impact report to expand the largest private jet airfield in New England, and activists now want the governor to wield her power to completely halt the project. Climate conservation and historic preservation groups delivered a letter and petition to Healey’s office on Tuesday, with […]
Massachusetts reps slam Trump admin for ‘clawback’ of $106M in K-12 funding
Massachusetts’ congressional delegation said the Trump administration’s decision to “clawback” $106 million in COVID-19-era funding for K-12 schools is “harmful and incredibly frustrating to students, families, educators, and school district leaders.”
Trump administration demands Harvard end DEI, ban masks at protests to keep federal funding
Trump administration demands Harvard end DEI programs, ban masks at protests to keep billions in federal funding