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The Massachusetts chapter and political arm of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) said Thursday they’re supporting state Rep. Liz Miranda’s bid to move to the state Senate. “We are confident that Liz Miranda will bring her life experience and expertise to the State House, making her an effective and equity-minded leader for all people in the Second Suffolk
Candidates running for the Second Suffolk Senate seat, along with other local races on the ballot this fall, faced off inside Nubian Square’s Hibernian Hall last week, as hundreds packed the venue to get an up-close look at the contenders. The major candidates for Second Suffolk Senate are state Reps. Nika Elugardo and Liz Miranda, as well as local pastor Miniard Culpepper and
Longer wait times for subway trains and shiny new train cars taken out of service. Those are two of the major issues facing the MBTA as the public transit agency faces inquiries from state lawmakers and federal officials. Add another thing that’s affecting riders to the list: Stairs were recently closed off at JFK/UMass Station, which serves the Red Line, three commuter rail
Massachusetts State Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz is ending her campaign for governor. The Democrat announced the move in a statement Thursday, saying she will remain on the ballot but will no longer actively campaign.
Former acting Mayor Kim Janey and Mel King, a giant in Boston politics, are throwing their support behind state Rep. Nika Elugardo’s run for state Senate. Janey, who served as acting mayor after Marty Walsh’s departure for the Biden administration, was the first Black person and the first woman to serve as the city’s chief executive. King is a longtime community activist and a