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Maura Healey Says She’s Glad Elizabeth Warren Wants Another Term
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Cambridge) is running for re-election in 2024 — and Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is happy about it. Healey welcomed the news that Warren is seeking re-election on social media this week. “Her entire career, @ewarren has been a fighter for working people and a powerful advocate for change,” Healey tweeted. “She’s......
Trump-DeSantis Tied In New Hampshire, Poll Says
If the New Hampshire Republican primary were held today, it would be competitive, according to the latest Granite State poll. A poll conducted by Public Opinion Strategies released this week found that the New Hampshire Republican primary is a dead heat if Florida Governor Ron DeSantis decides to run. He is tied with former President......
Elizabeth Warren Running Again
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Cambridge) is officially seeking re-election in 2024. Warren announced the news to Politico, laying out her priorities for a third term. “Now, I’m running for Senate again because there’s a lot more we’ve got to do: Pass a wealth tax. Make child care affordable. Protect our coastal communities. And build a......
Maura Healey Won’t Be A Sports Betting Governor
Will Maura Healey bet on sports now that it’s legal in Massachusetts? The governor of Massachusetts does not plan on it. When asked that question by WBUR, Healey, who played basketball at Harvard College, said, “Probably not.” “I hope it goes well and there’s revenue for the state, and that people bet safely,” Healey told......
UConn Men’s Basketball Makes The Final Four
The University of Connecticut men’s basketball team has made it to the Final Four. UConn, a 4 seed, is the only New England team to make it this far in the NCAA Division 1 men’s basketball postseason tournament known as March Madness. The UConn Huskies trounced 3 seed Gonzaga 82-54 in the Elite Eight on......
UConn Men’s Basketball Makes The Elite Eight
The University of Connecticut men’s basketball team has made it to the Elite Eight. UConn, a 4 seed, is the only New England team to make it this far in the NCAA Division 1 men’s basketball postseason tournament known as March Madness. The UConn Huskies trounced the Arkansas Razorbacks 88-65 in the Sweet 16 on......
Katherine Clark Says People Should Expect Washington Gridlock
Will Congress get much done over the next two years? U.S. Representative Katherine Clark (D-Revere) doubts it. Clark was recently asked if the American people should prepare for two years of gridlock. She said yes. “That seems to be what we’ve seen from them so far,” Clark told CBS’s Jon Keller. Additionally, Clark said the......
Boston City Councilor Wants To Ban Nip Sales
Should Boston ban nips? At least one city councilor wants to do it. City councilor Ricardo Arroyo of Hyde Park plans to submit a proposal to the council that would ban the sale of 50- and 100-milliliter bottles of liquor in Boston. Ricardo’s main concern? People litter nip bottles. “In the Hyde Park neighborhood of......
Boston Red Sox Regular Season Begins Next Week
The Boston Red Sox are scheduled to play their first regular season game late next week. The team is playing spring training games this week. However, in about a week the games will start to count. Opening Day for the Red Sox is scheduled for Thursday, March 30. They are scheduled to host the Baltimore......
West Virginia U.S. Representative Did Massachusetts Fundraiser This Week
A member of Congress from West Virginia held a fundraiser in Massachusetts this week. U.S. Representative Alex Mooney (R-West Virginia) did a fundraiser at Chateau Restaurant in Andover on Monday, March 20. The minimum donation to attend the event was $500. Rick Green, chief executive of 1A Auto Parts, hosted the fundraiser. Mooney is seeking......
Four Deep Sports Talk Names Its High School Basketball Players and Coaches of the Year
Four Deep Sports Talk named its annual basketball players and coaches of the year earlier this week. The weekly radio show broadcast on WARA AM 1320 in Attleboro covers what the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association used to consider its south section. It is run by Brockton resident Dominic Damiano. This is the fourth year the show......
