Rep. Lori Trahan Says She Has Tested Positive For COVID-19

U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan announced Thursday that she has tested positive for COVID-19.

• Jan 28, 2021

Boston Mayoral Race: Councilor At-Large Annissa Essaibi George Announces Candidacy

Another Boston city councilor formally declared her candidacy for mayor on Thursday.

• Jan 28, 2021

Keller @ Large: William Gross Not Likely To Run For Mayor Of Boston

Sources tell WBZ-TV's Jon Keller William Gross' surprise retirement announcement Thursday is not the prelude to a bid to succeed Marty Walsh.

• Jan 28, 2021

Joe Kennedy III Launches Group Targeting 'Unwinnable' Races

Former U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III says he has no plans to run for office again anytime soon and has instead launched a new project aimed, in part, at supporting political races considered "unwinnable" by the Democratic Party.

• Jan 27, 2021

Keller @ Large: Journalists Looking At Biden Administration With Critical Eyes

After the White House's first post-inaugural briefing, Fox News said journalists were too soft. But that's not the whole story.

• Jan 27, 2021

Gov. Charlie Baker Unveils $45.6B State Budget Proposal

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker unveiled a $45.6 billion state budget Wednesday for the 2022 fiscal year beginning July 1.

• Jan 27, 2021

NH Poll: Majority Approve President Biden's Handling Of Coronavirus Pandemic

It's unclear just how long the honeymoon will last for Biden among New Hampshire residents.

• Jan 27, 2021

Baker: Despite Pandemic Trauma, Massachusetts Remains Strong

Gov. Charlie Baker delivered his annual State of the Commonwealth address Tuesday evening, acknowledging the trauma Massachusetts has endured battling a deadly pandemic, but praising residents' resilience and promising brighter days ahead.

• Jan 26, 2021

Sen. Warren: With Harris Sworn In As Vice President, 'Women Are One Step Closer'

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren said that Kamala Harris' historic role as the nation's first female vice president signals "women are one step closer" to getting top jobs.

• Jan 24, 2021

Keller @ Large: 'Massive Risk' For Republicans Considering Convicting Trump In Senate Impeachment Trial

Lawmakers will soon be faced with the decision on whether or not to convict former President Donald Trump during his Senate trial.

• Jan 24, 2021

Former Massachusetts House Speaker DeLeo Starts New Job At Northeastern

DeLeo, 70, who resigned last month, started his role as University Fellow for Public Life this week, a Northeastern spokeswoman said.

• Jan 23, 2021

'Path To Permanent Residency': DREAMers Grateful For President Biden's Actions On DACA

DREAMers call the executive order signed by President Joe Biden that fortifies the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals a weight off their shoulders.

• Jan 21, 2021

'Come Up To Cape Cod': Markey Invites Buttigieg To Tour Aging Bourne, Sagamore Bridges As Transportation Secretary

Sen. Ed Markey wants Pete Buttigieg to visit Cape Cod and tour the Bourne and Sagamore bridges once he is President Joe Biden's transportation secretary.

• Jan 21, 2021

'We Can Use Our Voice': Kamala Harris Inspires Girls And Young Women To Dream Big

Kamala Harris made history, not only as the first woman, but the first Black person and first person of south Asian descent to become vice president.

• Jan 20, 2021

Boston Teacher Shows Students History On Inauguration Day

When Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were sworn in on the steps of the Capitol, the history class at Boston's Snowden School was watching.

• Jan 20, 2021

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