'Energy emergency' fires up Massachusetts governor's raceGov. Maura Healey declared a "state of energy emergency" Monday as she announced increased home heating assistance, while her rival immediately fired back at her "last-minute" announcement.The Boston Herald2d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyMaura Healeymassachusetts governor race
Ohio Democrats’ path to the governor’s office runs through rural areasDemocrats say their nominee for governor in Ohio, Dr. Amy Acton, represents the party’s best chance in years to win that office. To do so, she will have to win over independents, some Republicans upset with the direction of their party and Democrats who have drifted away from the party in recent years.The Boston Herald2d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetohio governor s race
Federal court temporarily blocks Trump administration border wall in Texas' Big Bend regionThis decision is a win for landowners, businesses and environmentalists who oppose the $46 billion project.The Boston Herald5d agoWhole story →PlanetJusticeborder wall ruling
The most vulnerable senators of 2026, about a month out from Election DayStrong recruits, and a favorable political environment, have changed the Senate battleground in recent weeks.The Boston Herald6d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetmidterm elections
Senate reaches deal on bill to speed approvals of new energy projectsSenators from both parties are saying they have reached a bipartisan deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects that now face yearslong delays as lawmakers seek to meet growing demand for electricity and other forms of energy.The Boston Herald7d agoWhole story →BuildPlanetenergy permitting bill deal
Trump’s shift from 'Housing First' is causing upheaval for homelessness programs and many they serveThe Trump administration is shifting federal policy and dollars away from the “Housing First” approach that has been at the heart of federal homelessness policy. It's causing upheaval among homelessness organizations nationwide.The Boston Herald7d agoWhole story →BuildHealthhousing first policy shift
Editorial: Boston could use a lot of community ambassadorsMayor Michelle Wu is taking heat for using taxpayer cash for a program that teaches immigrants how to politically organize. There's nothing wrong with organizing for a cause, but why stop there?The Boston Herald7d agoWhole story →GovernmentBuildMichelle Wuimmigrants lead boston program controversy
