Massachusetts has ‘more to do’ to affirm LGBTQ rights, says Gov. Maura Healey
There is “more work to do” to protect the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and other queer people, Gov. Maura Healey says — even in Massachusetts, a pioneer in recognizing LGBTQ communities. At a time when LGBTQ rights are under…
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New Massachusetts Housing Secretary Ed Augustus starts today
The state’s first standalone housing secretary in more than three decades, Ed Augustus, is on the job. And advocates say focused leadership on housing needs can’t come soon enough. High housing costs took the spotlight at the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Housing this week during two days of listening sessions. The committee has yet to hold hearings on any…
Women take over Massachusetts State House to push abortion access, child care coverage
It’s a women’s world today — on Beacon Hill at least. They are taking to the State House to demand action…
Boston, big cities see low turnout in local elections
Boston’s two special elections today may be a mere formality for candidates running now-uncontested for open seats in the state House of Representatives, but heated races taking shape for city council…

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