A newly registered super PAC called Boston Leads lists Ben Martello as chair and treasurer and drew a public rebuke from State Sen. Nick Collins over ties to Mayor Michelle Wu.

Hundreds gathered at Copley Square Saturday to protest ICE after recent fatal enforcement encounters and joined a nationwide day of action calling for accountability.

A Boston judge barred the administration from using an OMB clause to cancel billions in awarded grants, a major win for 23 states and at‑risk programs.

The Massachusetts Senate voted to create a state licensing system for non‑medical home‑care agencies and workers, including fingerprint checks and driving‑record reviews. Supporters say the move will boost safety and transparency.

Boston University’s public tax filing shows an $800K loan to former president Robert A. Brown for a multimillion-dollar condo; two other senior officials also received six-figure property loans.

Senate Democrats rolled out a $325.1M 'Mass Wins' package that pairs duplex zoning with AI safety rules and funding for defense and public research.

A DACA recipient who attended Noah Kahan at Fenway was detained at Logan and is now being held at ICE’s Burlington facility; lawyers filed a habeas and a judge blocked her transfer.

A Healey-backed bill would add $100 million to FY27 school aid, funded by projected Fair Share surtax receipts, intended to help districts retain teachers, paraprofessionals and counselors.

A Boston seismologist detained in China since 2024 now faces espionage charges, advocates say, after publishing U.S.-funded research on detecting nuclear tests.

A watchdog and two losing bidders urged Gov. Healey to pause the Commonwealth's nearly $2B Springfield courthouse lease after conflict and procurement allegations surfaced. The controversy centers on a Liberty Junction partner tied to Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s husband.

The Healey administration unveiled Build for Mass, a $75M revolving loan fund to help Massachusetts towns finance clean energy, resilience and infrastructure projects.

A Media Research Center analysis says Apple News and Google News failed to promote more than 100 negative stories about Graham Platner between November 2025 and May 30, 2026. Platforms deny the claim and say feeds are personalized.

A video from the June 28 Westport Pride Fest shows drag performers twerking near signage bearing Sen. Michael Rodrigues' name, prompting debate over his sponsorship. The clip was posted to the festival's Facebook page and has drawn local attention.