St. Louis postal worker charged over 30,000 mail piecesA St. Louis postal worker is accused of dumping at least 30,000 pieces of mail in vacant lots. He pleaded not guilty to a federal charge.MassLive25d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentpostal worker indictment
SNAP waivers rescinded in 5 states after court ruling, sparks reform for other statesA federal judge struck down SNAP food restriction waivers in five states, prompting the USDA to require 30-day public comment periods before implementing similar waivers in other states.MassLive25d agoWhole story →FoodGovernmentsnap waiver ruling
State governor loses primary for first time in nearly a decadeRhode Island Gov. Dan McKee lost Wednesday night's Democratic primary, the first incumbent governor in the state to lose a primary in more than 30 years and the first governor nationwide to do so since 2018.MassLive25d agoWhole story →BuildGovernmentDan McKeerhode island primary results
Mass. lawmakers rally as key recount in key Boston Senate race beginsThe recount race pits the No. 3 Democrat in the state Senate against a political newcomer who has the backing of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass.MassLive26d agoWhole story →GovernmentElizabeth Warrenboston senate race recount