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.

A judge has ordered Michael Walsh returned to the Republican attorney‑general primary ballot after ruling the commission lacked jurisdiction over a signature‑fraud challenge.

A Boston Globe investigation found most city council staff are temporary, with uneven pay, few leave protections and routine short-term reappointments.

A Beacon Hill move could let Richard Fields install slot‑style 'historical horse racing' machines at Suffolk Downs and Raynham, promising construction, jobs and a new events fund.

Surprise DPW drug tests, private investigators and arbitration awards have left Medford City Hall divided and the city council moving to cut the legal budget.