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A Massachusetts ballot question led by Auditor Diana DiZoglio would expand public records laws to the legislature and governor’s office, aiming to increase transparency and accountability.
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Massachusetts education officials say the state still lacks a comprehensive plan to address teacher shortages, as regulators delay licensure changes and acknowledge efforts are too limited.
Discover the best whale watching tour companies departing from Massachusetts ports, including schedules, what to expect, and tips for an unforgettable New England marine experience.
Lynnfield attorney Michael Walsh is running for Massachusetts attorney general as a Republican, challenging Democratic incumbent Andrea Campbell in the 2026 election.
Massachusetts officials push to expand early college enrollment to 100,000 students by 2036, but funding, staffing and logistics challenges remain.
An architect argues Massachusetts’ building code is driving up housing costs and limiting supply, making the case for allowing single-stair apartment buildings.
Massachusetts earns SPJ’s 2026 “Black Hole Award” for poor transparency, citing delays, exemptions, high fees, and weak enforcement of public records laws.
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A Massachusetts ballot question led by Auditor Diana DiZoglio would expand public records laws to the legislature and governor’s office, aiming to increase transparency and accountability.
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An architect argues Massachusetts’ building code is driving up housing costs and limiting supply, making the case for allowing single-stair apartment buildings.
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu publicly praised Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden after he charged a Boston police officer with manslaughter in a fatal shooting. That decision deserves scrutiny.
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John Deaton urges the Massachusetts congressional delegation to fund DHS, warning that delays could threaten national security and TSA operations.
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A liberal writer argues that Sen. Ed Markey should step aside, citing age and the need for a new generation of leadership in Congress.
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Massachusetts business leaders argue the state should require end-of-course exams as part of new high school graduation standards after voters eliminated the MCAS diploma requirement.
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Massachusetts’ individual health insurance mandate penalizes young workers struggling with rent, student loans, and rising living costs. The state should repeal it, Sam Raus writes.
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Germany’s Alternative für Deutschland keeps surging ahead. Border control and sane energy policy may be in Europe’s future after all.
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Natural law teaches that engagement is better than disengagement. Removing friction from education and life may feel easier, but it undermines learning and human flourishing.
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On February 15, the great actor Robert Duvall passed away. Many barrels of printers' ink were spilled describing his remarkable career in the movies. But few of the articles and reviews mentioned the role that he was most proud of and the one he claimed to have enjoyed playing the most.
Massachusetts education officials say the state still lacks a comprehensive plan to address teacher shortages, as regulators delay licensure changes and acknowledge efforts are too limited.
Lynnfield attorney Michael Walsh is running for Massachusetts attorney general as a Republican, challenging Democratic incumbent Andrea Campbell in the 2026 election.
Massachusetts officials push to expand early college enrollment to 100,000 students by 2036, but funding, staffing and logistics challenges remain.
Massachusetts earns SPJ’s 2026 “Black Hole Award” for poor transparency, citing delays, exemptions, high fees, and weak enforcement of public records laws.
Boston Public Schools is touting record graduation rates, but critics point to policies eliminating failing grades and declining test scores.
Massachusetts State Police will likely not bring back boxing training after a cadet’s 2024 death, as officials shift toward jiu-jitsu-based tactics.
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A Massachusetts bill would allow women to go topless in public by changing the state’s indecent exposure law. Here’s what the proposal does and what comes next.
Gov. Maura Healey plans to legalize Sunday hunting in Massachusetts through a supplemental budget, expanding access and crossbow use.
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Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio will receive a Champion Award from the Boston Arts Academy Foundation at its annual reception in Boston on March 19.
Natural law teaches that engagement is better than disengagement. Removing friction from education and life may feel easier, but it undermines learning and human flourishing.
On February 15, the great actor Robert Duvall passed away. Many barrels of printers' ink were spilled describing his remarkable career in the movies. But few of the articles and reviews mentioned the role that he was most proud of and the one he claimed to have enjoyed playing the most.
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Gordon College President Michael Hammond shares how faith, family, and a career in Christian higher education shaped his leadership philosophy.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue outlines his faith-driven approach to education, economic growth, energy policy, and government accountability in the 2026 Massachusetts race.
Vermont officials reversed a policy requiring foster parents to affirm gender identity ideology after two Christian families sued, arguing the rule violated their First Amendment rights.
The U.S. Department of Education has issued guidance on prayer in public schools, outlining requirements that are tied to federal education funding.
House Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka refused to comply with a 2024 voter-approved audit, turning personal against Auditor Diana DiZoglio as the legal battle intensifies.
The Board of Higher Education is on track to vote in early 2026 on whether to allow public and private colleges and universities in Massachusetts to offer three-year bachelor's degrees, reducing the typical 120-credit requirement.
Voters in Lowell and a few surrounding towns will head to the polls in the winter of 2026 to elect a new senator.
The U.S. House voted 310-58 to honor the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk with a National Day of Remembrance, but Massachusetts Democrats Seth Moulton and Ayanna Pressley opposed the resolution, citing concerns over its portrayal of Kirk.
Massachusetts education officials say the state still lacks a comprehensive plan to address teacher shortages, as regulators delay licensure changes and acknowledge efforts are too limited.
Massachusetts officials push to expand early college enrollment to 100,000 students by 2036, but funding, staffing and logistics challenges remain.
Boston Public Schools is touting record graduation rates, but critics point to policies eliminating failing grades and declining test scores.
The majority of voters across the country support state bans on transgender athletes competing in girls’ and women’s sports, according to The Center Square Voters' Voice Poll.
A transgender athlete from Chelsea High School competed in two girls’ events at the Massachusetts Indoor Track Meet of Champions, the all-state championship meet.