In a subdued room at White’s of Westport, Hodgson quietly conceded to news reporters and supporters after 1 a.m., when voting returns came in from Taunton.
Author Archives: Kellen Riell
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Questions on immigrant licenses, millionaire tax too close to call
More than three hours after polls closed and with almost half of votes counted, only the ballot measure relating to dental insurance had a considerable lead in any one direction.
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Healey turns governor’s office blue with historic win
In addition to being the first woman and first openly gay person elected governor in Massachusetts, Healey became the first sitting attorney general elected to the corner office since AG became an elected office more than a century ago.
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Montigny, Cabral, Hendricks, Markey and DA Quinn, all unopposed
With no Republican challengers on the general election ballot, incumbents retain their positions
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Video: Do you agree that immigrants without legal documents should be allowed to obtain driver’s licenses?
After lawmakers passed an immigrant driver’s license law in June, there’s a proposal to strike it down in the Nov. 8 statewide election.
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It’s time to stand up and be heard … it’s time to vote
This all-important election features the battle for Bristol County sheriff and races for governor and lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer and Governor’s Council, along with U.S. House of Representatives, county offices and candidates for state Senate and House of Representatives.
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Spillane on the radio
Columnist Jack Spillane discusses the issues of the moment every Monday at 11 a.m. on The Tim Weisberg Show, and regularly on Sunday at 6 a.m. and 11 a.m. on WBSM’s Townsquare Sunday. You can find audio files of Jack’s appearances on our Lightcast page, along with a roundup of other multimedia content.
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Opinion: Calling on Sen. Markey to intercede in stalled Commonwealth Wind project
“Sen. Markey needs to use his office to clarify how the tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act will be implemented so that Avangrid can move forward with reasonable confidence.”
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Opinion: Banning books sends the wrong message to marginalized students
Removal of the literature that has been objected to by a small minority of people … would only serve to further mistreat and stigmatize our minority student population.
