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Massachusetts Freed From ‘No Child Left Behind’ Law
President Barack Obama has freed Massachusetts and 9 other states from the strict and sweeping requirements of the No Child Left Behind law.
Analysis: Romney Losses Show Conservative Woes
Mitt Romney just can’t shake his difficulty attracting conservatives. And that reality is undercutting his effort to cast himself as the inevitable Republican presidential nominee.
Santorum Sweeps Missouri, Minnesota And Colorado
Republican Rick Santorum is looking to capitalize on a string of stunning victories that snapped his four-state losing streak and raised new questions about front-runner Mitt Romney’s clout with conservatives
Sal DiMasi Moved To Federal Prison In NYC
Former House Speaker Sal DiMasi has been transferred from a federal prison in Kentucky to one in New York City.
Sal DiMasi ‘In Transit’ From Federal Prison In Kentucky
Former House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi has left the federal prison in Kentucky where he’s been held since last fall, but it’s unclear where he is headed or if the move is permanent.
Nomination Papers Available For Fall Elections
Political hopefuls who want to get their names on the September primary ballots in Massachusetts can begin picking up nomination papers.
Patrick Takes Swipe At Gingrich On ‘Meet The Press’
Gov. Deval Patrick took a swipe at Republicans seeking to defeat President Barack Obama and said federal policy makers can take a cue from Massachusetts to cut unemployment.
Keller @ Large: Richard Davey On Fare Hike, Greenway Conservancy
Transportation Secretary Richard Davey says there will be a fare increase on the MBTA this year and the Greenway Conservancy needs to wean itself off of state funding.
Analysis: Romney’s Latest Win Leaves Rivals Few Options
Mitt Romney’s win in Nevada, coupled with his enormous Florida victory just days ago, proved Republicans have begun to coalesce around his candidacy in earnest.
Mass. Catholic Bishops Urge Parishoners To Fight Govt. Birth Control Rule
The four Roman Catholic bishops of Massachusetts will urge parishioners to fight an Obama administration regulation requiring church-affiliated employers to cover birth control.
Beacon Hill Lawmakers Making Progress In Mass. Sentencing Bill
House lawmakers would consider scaling back mandatory minimum sentences for nonviolent drug offenders in Massachusetts, opening the door to a potential compromise on a stalled sentencing bill that also eliminates parole for some of the state’s most violent repeat offenders.
Elizabeth Warren’s Campaign Chest Mostly Filled With Out-Of-State Contributions
Democratic Senate hopeful Elizabeth Warren is continuing to raise the bulk of her campaign contributions from outside of Massachusetts as she hopes to oust Republican Sen. Scott Brown from office.
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President Obama and his family are scheduled to stay on Martha’s Vineyard through August 27th.
President Obama’s Boston Visit
President Barack Obama visited Boston on Tuesday, March 8. His itinerary included a stop at TechBoston Academy in Dorchester and a fundraising event at the Museum of Fine Arts.
Strange But True: Obscure Mass. Laws
You will be amazed at some of the laws that are still out there. While we have to admit, we did not sort through every local law book out there – to the best we can determine, these laws are still on the books.
Ever wonder what the official sport of Massachusetts is? How about the official cookie? Find out what symbols represent the Bay State.
From corruption charges to stealing from the office tills… a look at local politicians who have found themselves on the other side of the law.
Senator Ted Kennedy was a member of one of America’s most storied political families. On August 25, 2009 he died after a 15-month battle with brain cancer.
Notorious Political Sex Scandals
Politics and sex scandals seem to go hand-in-hand. Here’s a look at some of the most notorious sex scandals involving politicians.
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