By Catherine Casey
Polls opened in Turkey on Sunday for the country’s municipal elections.
Tag: politics
Bill Looks to End Inmate Shackling
By Joshua Powers
Pregnant women in Massachusetts prisons may no longer be shackled unless they pose a risk of flight or are a safety concern, after bill S-2063 passed unanimously in the Senate.
Obama Signs to Raise the Federal Debt Limit
By Lesley Rozycki
President Barack Obama signed two separate bills Saturday afternoon to raise the federal debt limit and reinstate military benefit cuts to younger retirees.
Continue reading‘Evidence Exists’ that Christie Knew of Lane Closures, Lawyer Says
By Joshua Powers
A scandal that has rocked the Governor of New Jersey cannot be escaped, as was learned this past week.
Walsh’s Promises As New Boston Mayor
By Patricia Nicolas
Martin Walsh was sworn in as Boston’s new mayor at Boston College’s Conte Forum.
Obamacare Website Up and Running
Jessica Maltese
Administration officials recently said that the online national healthcare enrollment portal essentially meets all of its goals.
Senate Filibuster Votes Changes Politics as Usual
By Stephanie De La Cruz
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid led a Senate vote to weaken the power of the filibuster.
Paul Criticizes Christie
By Ian Sutherland
Republican infighting heats up. Kentucky Senator Rand Paul continues taking aim at New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.
MA Senate Passes Minimum Wage Bill
By Marcelle Hutchins
Massachusetts may soon have a higher minimum wage.
Sciortino Supports Clark
By Karisa Egan
Carl Sciortino’s Medford campaign headquarters filled up quickly tonight as soon as the polls closed.