The Massachusetts House Ethics Committee plans to open an investigation into Rep. Chris Flanagan, the Dennis Port Democrat charged with federal fraud, after his court proceedings wrap up, a key lawmaker said in a statement Monday.
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House Speaker Ron Mariano pledges not to raise taxes in fiscal year 2026 budget
House Speaker Ron Mariano pledged not to raise taxes or fees in Massachusetts as part of the state budget process this year, create a procedure to “better predict” the impact of policy decisions on energy costs, and said his chamber’s fiscal 2026 spending plan’s bottom line would come in below Gov. Maura Healey’s $62 billion proposal.
Canadian utility company paid for parts of Mass. lawmakers’ trip to hydroelectric facility
A group of Massachusetts lawmakers who visited Canadian hydroelectric facilities in March were ferried there on the dime of a public utility company that runs a power line between Quebec and Ayer, according to documents obtained by the Herald.
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 […]
Former MassGOP Chair Jim Lyons’ legislative audit lawsuit dismissed by local judge
A Suffolk County judge dismissed a lawsuit from former MassGOP Chair Jim Lyons that asked a local court to declare a voter-approved law giving State Auditor Diana DiZoglio the power to audit the Legislature constitutional and invalidate an internal House rule on audits.
