In Massachusetts, politics news means elections, legislative developments, policy shifts and civic life. The coverage spans official actions from the state capital to local municipal councils.
Former U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins says she is very disappointed in the Democratic Party after losing a Suffolk County DA primary.
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Do you trust the Democratic Party to act on its own ethics problems?
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Do you think long-serving members of Congress should keep seeking reelection?
Sen. Ed Markey is projected to win reelection, defeating Republican challenger John Deaton in the general election.
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Should Massachusetts repeal its 2024 gun control law, Chapter 135?
Ballot Question #9 asks voters whether to repeal Chapter 135, a gun control law passed in 2024.
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Do you trust local officials who move up to state office to serve you well?
Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, a Democrat, won the Second Worcester District state representative race over unenrolled candidate John D. Reilly.
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Should states provide taxpayer-funded benefits and legal assistance to immigrants regardless of their legal status?
The state highlights education and legal services for immigrants on National Immigrants Day.
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Should Michigan's governor and state legislature be subject to public records requests?
Question 1 extends the state's public records law to cover the governor's office and the Legislature, leaving Michigan as the only state with a full exemption.
This section follows elections, the drafting and passage of laws, executive orders and public policy debates. Reporting reaches from the capital to the rural counties and towns across the state. Legislation at the state level often directly influences how municipalities manage their administrative functions. Funding priorities and shifts in public opinion remain the most consistent factors driving the legislative agenda.
