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Mass. Auditor Diana DiZoglio walking 141 miles to promote Question 1
Along a tree-lined country road in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, Auditor Diana DiZoglio is using her feet to promote Question 1. A 141-mile walk across the state is meant to draw attention to the initiative, which would allow DiZoglio and future auditors to dig deeper into the day-to-day of the legislature. “We are simply trying to get access to the information…
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Boston to roll out new liquor licenses in underserved communities
It’s been a busy summer at Cool Shade in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood. The Jamaican eatery sees dozens of customers each day serving up jerk chicken, plantains and plenty of rice and beans. “For the food, it’s pretty good,” said Cool Shade owner Andre Williams. “But the liquor would definitely attract way more diverse customers here.” Williams is just one...
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Healey makes move to block efforts to suspend Mass. gun reform law for 2 years
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed an emergency preamble to a gun reform bill passed this summer, a move that prevents the law from being suspended while opponents work on a ballot measure to put before voters in two years. The law addresses, among other things, ghost guns and red flag laws. “We needed to give time to our agencies and…
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Better late than never? Arlington exploring MBTA Red Line extension
A request from the town to repeal a law that effectively scuttled Red Line expansion has already passed the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
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Foreign policy takes center stage as election approaches
With less than six weeks to go before the election, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are putting a focus on foreign policy. Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Friday while Harris visited the southern border. Each moment showcased critical foreign policy priorities at stake in the 2024 election, spanning the globe and piquing the interest of…
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Advocates push to register Boston's unhoused to vote
Efforts are underway to make sure unhoused people can vote in November’s election, including in Massachusetts.
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Question 2: What to know about the proposal to remove the MCAS graduation requirement
The debate over the MCAS has entered its final six weeks. Ballot question 2 in Massachusetts is filling the airwaves with advertisements, with the “Yes” campaign calling on voters to do away with the testing graduation requirement while those on the “No” side urge Bay Staters to keep it in place. “The high stakes of this one-time test can cause…
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6 weeks out, what's the state of the presidential race?
We’re six weeks from Election Day and the final sprint is taking shape. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are crisscrossing the country, hoping to court undecided voters as they digest recent poll numbers. NBC News is showing a 5% lead for Harris among likely voters nationwide, while a new New York Times/Siena College poll has...
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Mail delivery issues in Boston with November election quickly approaching
Boston locals in Roxbury and Mission Hill have had enough. Mail delivery has apparently slowed to a crawl in recent months, putting the receipt of critical documents and services in doubt. “It’s stunning to get a flyer from the health department of the City of Boston, that has crucial resources to deal with summer heat, to get that on...
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NH primary preview: Who will run to replace Gov. Sununu?
With New Hampshire’s state primary hours away, election officials are gearing up for a busy night. “I don’t know if we’re going to break a record, but the turnout is going to be very good,” New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan asid. Two races with departing incumbents are top of mind, including the battle for Congressional District 2...