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Massachusetts voters will decide on nine ballot measures in 2026, tying the year for the most measures on a Massachusetts ballot since 1918

Massachusetts voters will decide nine statewide ballot measures in November 2026, tying 1972, 1976, and 1994 for the second-highest number in state history. Secretary of State William Galvin (D) announced on July 17 that campaigns for eight initiative petitions had collected enough valid signatures to qualify their measures for the…

Ballotpedia · Jul 21

Boston ordered to change its elections practices following ballot problems in November

The Massachusetts secretary of state’s office has ordered an overhaul of Boston’s elections practices after some city precincts didn’t initially have enough printed ballots on Election Day in November

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2022

Long-missing Alexander Hamilton letter put on public display

A letter written by founding father Alexander Hamilton in 1780 and believed stolen from the Massachusetts state archives decades ago is being displayed publicly for the first time since it was returned to the state after a lengthy court battle

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2022

AG Healey secures Democratic nod for governor, but Chang-Diaz forces primary

BOSTON — Attorney General Maura Healey easily secured her party’s endorsement for governor at Saturday’s Democratic Convention in Worcester, but her opponent, state Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz, was able to garner enough support to force a primary.

Boston Herald · Jun 5, 2022