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Healey left Massachusetts for four days last month. Aides refuse to say where the governor went.

The decision by Healey, who entered office vowing to bring more transparency to the office “than ever before," marks a major break from her predecessors.

Man charged with raping teenager at Rockland hotel entered US through federal program, Healey says

Cory B. Alvarez pleaded not guilty to a charge of child rape during an arraignment in Hingham District Court on Thursday.

As crypto industry looks to widen its influence in Washington, Elizabeth Warren emerges as a target

The senator is a major critic of the wealthy industry, but toppling her in Massachusetts would be a challenge.

If White Stadium deal with professional soccer team falls apart, Mayor Wu suggests the city would spend its money elsewhere

The city would likely spend the $50 million it’s committed on other badly needed renovation projects in Boston Public Schools, Mayor Michelle Wu said.

‘Lightning rod of attention’: Migrant crisis in Mass. highlights anti-immigrant sentiments and need for security

Families living in the emergency shelter system have fled turbulent conditions in search of reliable employment and safety for their families. But here, they have also faced mistrust and hate.

YVONNE ABRAHAM

Profiting off prisons

It's hard for incarcerated people to get the healthcare they need. Handing that care over to private equity only makes it harder.

‘A second chance.’ Healey unveils effort to pardon hundreds of thousands for marijuana-related convictions.

People briefed on the first-term Democrat’s plans previously told the Globe that she would seek “blanket” pardons of simple marijuana possession charges dating back years.

House approves bill that could ban TikTok in the US

House passes bill that would lead to TikTok ban if Chinese owner doesn’t sell.