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“We’ve got a lot of repairs that need to be done, anywhere from the roof to the floor,” the House speaker said.
Under a proposal by City Council President Bill Linehan, South Boston’s Branch Library would be renamed for the politician.
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The signing came just over a month after the Supreme Court unanimously struck down the state’s abortion-clinic buffer zone.
Republican Charlie Baker avoided wading into a fight between gun rights activists and police chiefs.
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This year, unions are savoring a number of victories in the state, including a higher minimum wage and protections for housekeepers.
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Mass. voters are sensitive to whether their taxes will go toward infrastructure upgrades nearby, a new Boston Globe poll finds.
From candidates’ spouses, unusual campaign encountersWe asked the spouses of the candidates for governor to tell us something voters might not know about the candidates.
Political tours help candidates garner media coverage for what could otherwise seem like just another event to hear from residents.
Recent work from Boston Globe political reporters.
Quiz: Official Massachusetts symbolsThe Legislature has designated a large collection of official state symbols over the years. See how many you know.
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Governor Patrick’s federal Together PAC is prodding supporters to pen letters praising his tenure.
Independents like Mass. gubernatorial candidate Jeff McCormick need to get their message out and convince voters to take them seriously.
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