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Democratic activist John Walsh, a "titan of Massachusetts politics" who helped propel former Gov. Deval Patrick to victory, died on Monday. He was 65.

“He was a political genius,” US Senator Ed Markey said of Mr. Walsh, the Democratic strategist he picked to be his chief of staff.

Massachusetts biomanufacturing workforce had a year-over-year growth of 6.3%, outpacing New York and California, says MassBio 2023 Industry Snapshot.

The $2 billion-plus South Station expansion, which would add up to 10 tracks to the existing 13, has been sidelined in part because the postal service showed no sign of budging.

Both nominations - for Benjamin Adeyinka and Robert "Robin" Toone - will go to the Governor's Council for consideration and confirmation

Massachusetts biomanufacturing workforce had a year-over-year growth of 6.3%, outpacing New York and California, says MassBio 2023 Industry Snapshot.

In a major break from her predecessors, Governor Maura Healey’s office said it is no longer publicly disclosing when the Democrat intends to travel outside of the state she was elected to lead.

From ship-cleaning robots, to plant-based meat, to paints that better regulate humidity and heat, firms around the state are meeting the challenge of climate change with a range of innovations.

While voters may have the final say, top House and Senate Democrats said a new decision from Attorney General Andrea Campbell reinforces their opinion that the state auditor lacks the "statutory or constitutional authority to audit any other separate branch of government," such as the Legislature.

"Generally we wouldn’t necessarily look to militarize a response to homelessness," one advocate said of L. Scott "Catfish" Rice's appointment. "But he’s got a particular skill set in organizing and coordinating [in the] big picture, being able to execute plans."