The Legislature’s updates to its rules are a step forward in letting us see how our laws are being made, but structural dysfunction continues to prevent our voices from being represented in the decision-making ( “Legislators’ new rules only as good as they want them to be,” Editorial, June 26).

The two Republicans running for governor of Massachusetts ramped up attacks this month on each other’s past work and credibility.

There are multiple protests, as well as a boycott, being planned for America’s birthday this year to protest President Donald Trump and his policies.

The Massachusetts senator is working to tamp down speculation he could face a challenge next year, when he will turn 80.

Scott Brown, a Republican who once represented Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate, has announced his second bid for the New Hampshire Senate being vacated by Democrat Jeanne Shaheen next year.

Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey has been criticized for the mistakes and costly nature of the case.

Former Republican Sen. Scott Brown has jumped into the Senate race in New Hampshire, seeking to replace retiring Democrat Sen. Jeanne Shaheen. Shaheen, 78, in the Senate since 2009, opted against running for a fourth six-year term next year. The election for the seat will be held on Nov. 3, 2026.

Vice President J.D. Vance is coming to Massachusetts next month. The Hillbilly Elegy author will attend a fundraising dinner to benefit the Republican National Committee on Nantucket, Tuesday, July 22.

The two conservatives running for governor of Massachusetts ramped up attacks this month on each other’s past work and credibility, including in dueling missives that paint different pictures