Massachusetts voters had to decide on more than just a new governor Tuesday—other major political positions and referendum questions were also on the ballot.
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Gubernatorial Candidates Face Final Campaign Stretch
As Massachusetts prepares to makes its choice for governor between Martha Coakley and Charlie Baker, the election is still too close to call.
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As Gubernatorial Campaign Heats Up, Kerrigan And O’Malley Talk Economy At Northeastern
Steve Kerrigan talked to college students at Northeastern University last Monday about the Mass. gubernatorial race and the importance of forming a strong economy.
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First Lady Supports Coakley At Campaign Rally
First Lady Michelle Obama took time off from her anniversary on Friday to support Democratic gubernatorial candidate Martha Coakley.
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Through Joyce Linehan, Local Artists Find A Voice At City Hall
Following Mayor Walsh’s appointment of a new arts chief, Joyce Linehan remains the art community’s fiercest supporter in City Hall.
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Coakley, Baker Will Face Off In General Election
The Massachusetts primary elections brought the last push from candidates vying for nominations from their respective parties—in positions ranging from state representative to governor.
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Walsh Launches Audit Of All Boston Neighborhoods In Response To Housing Issues
As issues with off-campus student housing come to light, Walsh seeks to uncover the details.
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Stepping Up The Mayoral Twitter Game
By: Bennet Johnson
As a middle-aged man who is not the most tech-savvy individual, Mayor Walsh has adapted very well to social media over the past year.
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Publication Notes Acts Of Kindness After Tragedy
The people who ran into the chaos and commotion at the finish line after the explosions were the ones who inspired the creation of the recently published book If Not for the Perfect Stranger: Heartwarming and Healing Stories of Kindness from the 2013 Boston Marathon.
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Walsh Looks For Boston To Have Greater Clout In Casino Debate
By: Bennet Johnson
Walsh’s administration made a statement in two letters to the state’s gambling commission on Wednesday, which asserts that Boston is a host community to a Mohegan Sun casino project at Suffolk Downs in Revere and to a Wynn Resorts proposal in Everett.
