Politics

Keller @ Large: How Viable Are Boston's Two Daily Newspapers?

WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to Northeastern journalism professor Dan Kennedy.

• May 12, 2022

Keller @ Large: The State Of Local Journalism In Massachusetts

WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to Northeastern journalism professor Dan Kennedy.

• May 12, 2022

Efforts to boost airline passenger rights remain grounded

Airline dissatisfaction is taking off, and lawmakers have noticed.

• May 11, 2022

Keller @ Large: Gas tax holiday takes toll on partisan unity

With inflation surging and onerous gas prices staring their constituents in the face at every fill-up, deviation from the party line is a growth stock these days. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller reports.

• May 10, 2022

Massachusetts Senate To Consider Passing Package Of Tax Cuts

Massachusetts' strong economic outlook is prompting Democratic leaders in the state Senate to consider a package of tax cuts.

• May 5, 2022

Abortion Rights Advocates Rally Outside Massachusetts State House

Hundreds of demonstrators converged on the Massachusetts State House Tuesday night, outraged by the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion.

• May 3, 2022

Massachusetts Lawmakers Call On Voters To Defend Roe v. Wade

Abortion rights are protected by state law in Massachusetts regardless of a Supreme Court ruling, but the local delegation of lawmakers vow to fight for other states that could enforce a ban on reproductive care.

• May 3, 2022

'This Is Devastating,' Massachusetts Lawmakers On Leaked Draft Suggesting Supreme Court May Overturn Roe V. Wade

A leaked draft opinion suggests the Supreme Court may overturn Roe. v. Wade.

• May 3, 2022

Mayor Wu Ready To Fight For Reproductive Rights After Leaked Draft Suggests Supreme Court May Overturn Roe V. Wade

"Reproductive freedom touches each and every one of us," Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said Tuesday.

• May 3, 2022

Sen. Susan Collins: Supreme Court Overturning Roe V. Wade Would Be 'Completely Inconsistent' With Gorsuch, Kavanaugh Hearings

Maine Sen. Susan Collins reacted on Tuesday to the report that the Supreme Court appears ready to overturn its landmark decisions establishing the right to an abortion.

• May 3, 2022

Baker Says Supreme Court Overturning Roe V. Wade Would Be 'Massive Setback' For Women

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has denounced the Supreme Court's reported draft opinion that would overturn the Roe v. Wade guarantee of abortion rights.

• May 3, 2022

Keller: Supreme Court Overturning Roe V. Wade Would Show How Abortion Rights Have Become 'Grotesquely Politicized'

Jon says abortion rights, like so many other issues, has "become grotesquely politicized, just like another once-accepted public health standard, the right of the state to require vaccinations."

• May 3, 2022

Sen. Elizabeth Warren Defends Calling Kevin McCarthy A Traitor: 'Don't Know How Else You Look At It'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren joined Jon Keller this week to discuss a range of political topics.

• May 1, 2022

Congressmen Jim McGovern Part Of Delegation To Meet Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Two congressmen from Massachusetts joined Speaker Nancy Pelosi for a trip to Ukraine. 

• May 1, 2022

Massachusetts Senate Approves Sports Betting Bill

The state senate approved a bill that would allow adults to bet money on sports in person and online.

• Apr 28, 2022

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