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EnvironmentMWRA pulls largest water transfer request in history after drawing backlash from Quabbin communities
GovernmentWhile Democrats are celebrating, pollsters are breathing sighs of relief
GovernmentMass. just tackled 9 ballot questions. Here’s where each landed, and what comes next.
GovernmentVoters subject governor and Legislature to public records law, but there’s no guarantee lawmakers will comply
GovernmentPrimary election reform backers concede as ballot measure falls short
Today's briefing
GovernmentDemocrats, in push for blue wave, continue domination in Massachusetts as they look to take back power in Washington
GovernmentCommonWealth Beacon Election Day insights
EducationOur polling shows strong support for statewide restrictions on cellphones in schools. Will the Legislature act?
GovernmentGalvin uncertain about beating voter turnout in 2022, 2018
EducationYour Massachusetts midterm rundown
EducationNotwithstanding Mayor Wu’s claims, the ‘State of the Schools’ in Boston is not good
GovernmentBackers of primary election overhaul say the proposal is ‘Massachusetts-grown.’ For years, its top donors funded similar efforts across the country.
ScienceI studied smaller homes in Natick. Question 7 would make room for them.
GovernmentElection 2026: The Race for the Corner Office
GovernmentElection 2026: Races to Watch
GovernmentSouth Coast could be battleground in governor’s race
GovernmentState sued over Mass. rental assistance program’s paused third year
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