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Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll took the Red Line from Park Street Station to take a tour of the MBTA Operations Control Center last month.

Two months in, Healey faces a familiar challenge for past governors: an MBTA in disarray

While the new governor says she now owns the T, some advocates believe she could be more vocal by forcibly calling out the problems and her plans to address them.

Roundhouse’s clinical services at Mass. and Cass will be funded through July

Clinical services for homeless people and those struggling with addiction at the Roundhouse hotel, located in the thick of Mass. and Cass, will continue through July, pushing back the initial shutdown by several months, officials said Wednesday.

With March Madness set to begin, Charlie Baker discusses new job as NCAA president on CNN

Former Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, who recently started his new job as president of the NCAA, said Tuesday that the body is making strides in leveling the playing field between investments in women’s and men’s college sports.

Jan. 6, Breonna Taylor, and vaccines: Details emerge about 3 Boston police officers who were fired

Mayor Michelle Wu said she was not involved in the termination decisions but she framed them as necessary to uphold the standards of Boston's police department.

In audit push, DiZoglio getting no response from Legislature so far
Legislative leaders, with whom DiZoglio publicly clashed as a member of both the House and Senate, last week either ignored or mostly brushed aside the auditor’s announcement that her office intends to scrutinize the operations of the Legislature.

Boston formally drops vaccine mandate for some first responders unions
More than a year after Mayor Michelle Wu’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate sparked outrage among some public safety workers, Wu’s administration has agreed to drop the policy for two first responders unions.

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Senator Elizabeth Warren spoke as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testified during a Senate Banking Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington last week.

Elizabeth Warren wrote a scathing letter to Silicon Valley Bank’s CEO. Read it here.

"You have nobody to blame for the failure at your bank but yourself and your fellow executives," the Massachusetts Democrat wrote in a letter Wednesday to Silicon Valley Bank’s former president and CEO. 12:29 p.m.

Corina Salgado shopped at the grocery store to supplement groceries from La Colaborativa's biweekly food distribution in Chelsea.

As food aid program winds down, another piece of the COVID-era safety net gets snipped away

People who've received expanded food benefits for the past three years face the program's end, even as food prices remain sky-high. 4:10 p.m.

City Council president Ed Flynn is in the political minority as one of the council’s four more-moderate voices.

With a divided Boston City Council, Mayor Michelle Wu often gets her way

Whether due to councilors' internal divisions or the mayor's broad legal power and political savvy, Michelle Wu has prevailed in disagreements with the legislative body. 1:17 p.m.

Mayor Michelle Wu said the reopening of three Boston public pools is a part of a multi-year plan centered around increasing access for children to learn about swimming, riding bikes, sports, arts, and gardening.

Three Boston public pools to reopen as Wu introduces youth-focused initiative

Mayor Michelle Wu announced Thursday that the city this year will reopen three community center pools in Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, and Mattapan that were closed due to staffing shortages and facility renovations. 12:05 p.m.

State Auditor Diana DiZoglio previously served in the Legislature, which she now wants to audit.

‘It’s a significant risk.’ Weeks into term, Diana DiZoglio’s move to audit Legislature marks a political gambit.

“This is exactly one of the reasons why she wanted to run,” said Doug Rubin, who advised state Auditor Diana DiZoglio during her campaign. “For her, this is very personal.” 9:51 a.m.

Mike Leyba, with City Life, spoke to the City Council about rent control at Boston City Hall.

New statewide poll shows strong support for rent control

A majority of likely Massachusetts voters agree that cities and towns should be allowed to impose their own rent control policies, a new poll shows. 1:03 p.m.

South End consultant, community advocate latest to announce candidacy for Santiago’s Boston state House seat

John Moran, a 24-year South End resident, announced his special election campaign for the 9th Suffolk House seat Thursday morning. 9:30 a.m.

People celebrated after the Boston City Council approved rent control on Wednesday.

Boston City Council approves rent control proposal, BPDA restructuring

Mayor Michelle Wu notched a pair of important victories, but both policy changes require sign-off from the state Legislature and governor before they go into effect. 8:44 p.m.

Two months in, Healey faces a familiar challenge for past governors: an MBTA in disarray

Roundhouse’s clinical services at Mass. and Cass will be funded through July

With March Madness set to begin, Charlie Baker discusses new job as NCAA president on CNN

Jan. 6, Breonna Taylor, and vaccines: Details emerge about 3 Boston police officers who were fired

Boston formally drops vaccine mandate for some first responders unions
More than a year after Mayor Michelle Wu’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate sparked outrage among some public safety workers, Wu’s administration has agreed to drop the policy for two first responders unions.

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Latest Headlines in Politics

Elizabeth Warren wrote a scathing letter to Silicon Valley Bank’s CEO. Read it here.

As food aid program winds down, another piece of the COVID-era safety net gets snipped away

With a divided Boston City Council, Mayor Michelle Wu often gets her way

Three Boston public pools to reopen as Wu introduces youth-focused initiative

‘It’s a significant risk.’ Weeks into term, Diana DiZoglio’s move to audit Legislature marks a political gambit.

New statewide poll shows strong support for rent control

South End consultant, community advocate latest to announce candidacy for Santiago’s Boston state House seat

Boston City Council approves rent control proposal, BPDA restructuring

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Two months in, Healey faces a familiar challenge for past governors: an MBTA in disarray

Roundhouse’s clinical services at Mass. and Cass will be funded through July

With March Madness set to begin, Charlie Baker discusses new job as NCAA president on CNN

Jan. 6, Breonna Taylor, and vaccines: Details emerge about 3 Boston police officers who were fired

Boston formally drops vaccine mandate for some first responders unions More than a year after Mayor Michelle Wu’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate sparked outrage among some public safety workers, Wu’s administration has agreed to drop the policy for two first responders unions.

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Latest Headlines in Politics

Elizabeth Warren wrote a scathing letter to Silicon Valley Bank’s CEO. Read it here.

As food aid program winds down, another piece of the COVID-era safety net gets snipped away

With a divided Boston City Council, Mayor Michelle Wu often gets her way

Three Boston public pools to reopen as Wu introduces youth-focused initiative

‘It’s a significant risk.’ Weeks into term, Diana DiZoglio’s move to audit Legislature marks a political gambit.

New statewide poll shows strong support for rent control

South End consultant, community advocate latest to announce candidacy for Santiago’s Boston state House seat

Boston City Council approves rent control proposal, BPDA restructuring

Boston formally drops vaccine mandate for some first responders unions
More than a year after Mayor Michelle Wu’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate sparked outrage among some public safety workers, Wu’s administration has agreed to drop the policy for two first responders unions.