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Boston Globe - Politics
The price tag for lawmaking at the Massachusetts ballot is already $10 million — and growing -- The vast majority of money that ballot question groups spent — $7.6 million — went toward a single purpose: paying firms and other entities to help collect tens of thousands of signatures.
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ADRIAN WALKER - Segun Idowu's departure leaves a big hole in Wu's City Hall - Idowu was one of the youthful true believers who followed Michelle Wu into City Hall four years ago. Now, he's departing for personal reasons.3 minutes ago
US forces seize seventh sanctioned tanker linked to Venezuela in Trump's effort to control its oil -- US Southern Command said that American forces apprehended the Motor Vessel Sagitta "without incident,"35 minutes ago
Live updates - Trump addresses reporters for hours, disparaging immigrants, foreign leaders in rambling briefing - The president will also use a key address in Davos on Wednesday to highlight his administration's accomplishments, he told reporters.2 hours ago
Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance say they are expecting their fourth child -- The couple said they were excited to share the news of their fourth child, who will join their other three young kids: Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel.2 hours ago
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Trump's first year back has been defined by raw power10 hours ago
'It's just the beginning.' Trump's spent his first term pressing the limits of presidential power.7 hours ago
Bristol District Attorney Thomas Quinn says he is not seeking reelection -- Quinn led the office when it won a murder conviction of former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez.4 hours ago
Providence City Council proposes rent control with 4% cap on rent hikes; mayor says he'll veto -- The rent stabilization ordinance, which would exempt thousands of units, drew immediate opposition from the mayor3 hours ago
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Doctors in Minnesota decry fear and chaos amid Trump administration's immigration crackdown35 minutes ago
Democrat Mikie Sherrill sworn in as New Jersey's 57th governor2 hours ago
Bessent attended a Supreme Court argument. Now he's telling Powell not to.3 hours ago
Top EU official questions Trump's trustworthiness over Greenland tariff threat3 hours ago
Trump slams UK deal to hand over Chagos Islands after he previously backed it5 hours ago