TAX TWEAKS — Taxes on tips could be a relic of the past next filing season. An idea that drew support across the political spectrum during last year’s presidential campaign could become reality for tipped workers in Massachusetts if an amendment filed to the House budget is ultimately enacted.

Secretary of State William F. Galvin earlier this year said Boston's elections department would go into receivership after reports of widespread issues during last November's election.

Supporters of Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune's proposal to bypass a potential special election for the District 7 seat say the summer contest would be costly, confusing and almost certainly low turnout.

Any Republican running for governor in 2026, with any remote chance of victory in liberal Massachusetts, must choose to run with Trump or against him.

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Massachusetts joined 18 other states in a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s March 25 executive order forcing the states to change their election procedures. State officials, including Massachusetts Secretary William ...

Mike Kennealy, former Massachusetts secretary of housing and economic development, announced Monday that he is launching a bid for governor, becoming the first Republican candidate to officially challenge Gov. Maura Healey in the 2026 race.

Two Boston city councilors are putting pressure on their colleagues to swiftly call for a special election and explore ways to create an oversight committee for the body in the aftermath of

One member of the Boston City Council is calling for a "swift" special election to replace another member who agreed to plead guilty to federal corruption charges.

The state's keeper of elections is on board with suing President Trump over his executive order requiring voters show proof of citizenship when registering to vote.

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Massachusetts joined 18 other states in a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s March 25 executive order forcing the states to change their election procedures.