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Republican voters split with party on gun law; Dems want more access to public records from Democrat-dominated offices
The Massachusetts State House.
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GovernmentNew poll finds strong voter support for auditing the Legislature holding steady
Auditor Diana DiZoglio has not lost any voter support in her ongoing crusade to probe the Legislature nearly two years after a landslide win for the ballot question granting her office additional powers.
GovernmentHealey cruising in reelection bid with Trump high on voters’ mind, survey shows
Gov. Maura Healey enters the House chamber before delivering her State of the Commonwealth address on January 22, 2026.
GovernmentHow much leeway should officials have to deny gun licenses? SJC will decide.
Supreme Judicial Court law legal
GovernmentAll-party primaries would bring more competition and a more vigorous democracy
If you voted in the primary earlier this month, did you notice anything striking on your ballot? Any races with just one name listed? Any incumbent candidates that nobody ran against?
Government‘A self-fulfilling cycle’: Why Gateway Cities consistently have lower voter turnout
IT’S ELECTION SEASON in Massachusetts, and that means officials, experts, and strategists alike are keeping a watchful eye on voter turnout.
GovernmentWhite Stadium and the community engagement gap
A rendering of the proposed White Stadium. (Image from the Boston Planning and Development Agency)