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The crowd breaks out singing Sweet Caroline on the #BostonCommon after the #RedSox win the World Series.
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Chris Van Buskirk
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Chris Van Buskirk
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- MARKEY CHALLENGER? Rep. Michael Soter, a Bellingham Republican, is actively considering running for statewide office in 2026, including mounting a potential campaign against Ed Markey or for other posts like LG or treasurer, he told me. #mapoli
- Some Friday news: Today is my last day at @statehousenews after almost three years of working with some of the best in the business. In a few weeks, I'll be starting at @masslivenews as their new Boston-based reporter. Very excited about the new opportunity. #mapoli
- REVENGE PORN: Mass. House passes legislation 151-0 Wednesday that would make it illegal to distribute nude content of someone without permission. Bill also adds "coercive control" to the state's definition of "abuse" in an attempt to address non-physical forms of abuse. #mapoli
- GOLDEN AGE: Conservative pundits and right-leaning journalists are experiencing a golden age in Mass. with Trump back in the White House and the billions in taxpayer dollars spent on the state-run shelter system serving as easy fodder for content. #mapoli
- Less than half of Massachusetts residents approve of Gov. Maura Healey’s performance as governor, and far fewer say she “deserves to be reelected” in 2026, according to a survey released by the University of New Hampshire this week. #mapoli
- Boston City Councilor Kendra Lara’s driving record features multiple violations and sanctions, including failing to appear in court or trial in Connecticut, according to a copy provided to the Herald. #bospoli
- Gov. Maura Healey gives @MattPStout a stare-down Friday afternoon as he asks about donations from lobbyists to the newly-minted governor's inauguration fund. This was her first formal press conference since she was sworn in Thursday at the State House. #mapoli
- GUN LAW REPEAL: Sen. Peter Durant, a Spencer Republican, plans to file a suite of bills this month that attempt to repeal a major firearms law Gov. Maura Healey approved last year. The move is backed by a coalition of gun rights advocates. #mapoli
- Gov. Baker and Lt. Gov Polito present a proclamation to the Boston College Women’s Lacrosse team following their 16-10 win over Syracuse during the NCAA D1 championship. #mapoli
- SHELTER CASH: Gov. Maura Healey’s administration has spent nearly $830M this fiscal year on the state-run emergency shelter system housing local families and a declining number of migrants from outside of Massachusetts, according to a state report. #mapoli
- Happy to say after a year plus, I've taken on a full-time position @statehousenews where I'll report, manage events, and eventually, take on @MASSterList. Looking forward to sticking around Boston and watching many Red Sox games. #mapoli
