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September 1, 2026
Four Massachusetts Legislative Candidates Backed Legal Recognition for Polyamory
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Four Massachusetts Legislative Candidates Backed Legal Recognition for Polyamory
By Tom Joyce
Four Democrats running for Massachusetts legislative seats have supported legal recognition or protections for people in polyamorous relationships.
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Mike Minogue Calls For Outside Audit Of Massachusetts Government, Push To Grow Manufacturing
Mike Minogue Calls For Outside Audit Of Massachusetts Government, Push To Grow Manufacturing
By Tom Joyce
Republican candidate for governor Mike Minogue told WBZ-TV’s Jon Keller that he wants an outside audit of state spending and more manufacturing jobs in Massachusetts.
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Maura Healey Calls Fraud Charges Against Methuen State Rep 'Very Disturbing'
Maura Healey Calls Fraud Charges Against Methuen State Rep 'Very Disturbing'
By State House News Service
Gov. Maura Healey hasn't seen all of the charges against Methuen Rep. Francisco Paulino following his arrest, indictment and arraignment last week, but on Monday called what she…
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Massachusetts Senate Climate Bill: Plastic Bag Ban, Pork, and Billions in Possible Spending
Massachusetts Senate Climate Bill: Plastic Bag Ban, Pork, and Billions in Possible Spending
By Stephen Beale
A Massachusetts Senate climate bill would ban plastic bags, impose new consumer fees, fund local projects, and authorize nearly $4 billion in possible borrowing.
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Massachusetts Primary Turnout Reaches 10.6% on Eve of Election Day
Massachusetts Primary Turnout Reaches 10.6% on Eve of Election Day
By State House News Service
Turnout in the Sept. 1 Massachusetts primaries hit 10.6% as of 4 p.m. Monday, accounting for 550,632 ballots cast by voters across the state.
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