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Elections and votingThe Nov. 3 election includes contests for U.S. Senate, all nine U.S. House seats and statewide constitutional offices.
The Ballot Massachusetts News DeskOct 5, 2026
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Massachusetts newborn home visits draw radio scrutiny
Elections and votingKIRO hosts questioned a Massachusetts home-visit initiative involving newborns, focusing attention on consent, privacy and oversight.
The Ballot Massachusetts DeskSep 27, 2026
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Healey announces free MBTA pilot for qualifying seniors
Elections and votingThe Massachusetts pilot would provide free MBTA service to seniors who meet its eligibility requirements.
The Ballot Massachusetts Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
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Healey signs Massachusetts bill changing abortion rules
Health careHouse Bill 5595 removes the state’s 24-week abortion limit, hospital requirement for later procedures and multiple-physician approval process.
The Ballot Massachusetts News DeskSep 18, 2026