Healey Wants to Permanently Change Mass. Bar Hours to Fix ‘Boring’ Reputation
Governor Maura Healey aims to make extended 3 a.m. Massachusetts bar hours permanent and bring back happy hour drink specials to boost state nightlife vibrancy.
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Inside ‘Mayor Pete’s’ High-Dollar Campaign Stop at a Historic Cape Cod Inn
Pete Buttigieg heads to Provincetown, MA for a Maura Healey campaign fundraiser. Will this exclusive event spark a 2028 Buttigieg/Healey presidential ticket?
New Bedford Secures $309 Million in State Aid Under New Massachusetts Budget
New Bedford receives $309 million in direct Massachusetts state aid. State budget funding protects local emergency services and updates age of consent protection laws.
Governor Healey Praises Emergency Crews After Sudden Boston Esplanade Evacuation
Severe weather and thunderstorms forced a sudden evacuation of the Boston Pops fireworks crowd at the Charles River Esplanade.
Mass. Officials Vow to Protect Transgender Athletes After Supreme Court Ruling
Massachusetts officials pledge continued anti-discrimination protections for transgender student-athletes following a major U.S. Supreme Court athletic ruling.
Why Healey and Other Politicians Love Pouring Pints in an Election Year
Massachusetts politicians Gov. Maura Healey and Mayor Michelle Wu are pouring pints and visiting local food booths to connect with voters ahead of the upcoming November election cycle.
Massachusetts Voters Can’t Name a Single Healey Accomplishment Despite High Poll Numbers
Suffolk University poll shows Mass Gov Maura Healey leading 2026 election race against Republican challengers despite low voter awareness of accomplishments.
Cambridge Might Force a 30-Minute Wait Between Drinks, and Local Bars Are Furious
New Cambridge alcohol regulations face backlash over proposed bar restrictions, including a mandatory 30-minute wait between drinks.
Why Governor Healey Suddenly Wants to Bring Back Happy Hour to Massachusetts
Governor Maura Healey supports reviving Massachusetts happy hour laws to boost nightlife vibrancy and stop the young adult exodus, sparking a fierce debate over the state's 1984 drink ban.
Massachusetts Bars Can Stay Open Until 3 A.M., But New Bedford Is Saying No
Massachusetts bars can open until 3 AM, but New Bedford rejects extended alcohol sales hours, choosing instead to focus on downtown public consumption spaces for summer concerts.