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Happy August, With August recess in full swing, legislators took time off from lawmaking this week to schmooze with other lawmakers at the….

Happy August, As a former student, I know all too well that nothing motivates work like an upcoming deadline. This week and last, as the….

Good morning, Look… I’m not saying that Speaker Mariano reads the Saturday Scoop… but… Last week, we discussed the potential impacts to….

Good morning, Well, with Joint Rules finalized and a budget signed by the Governor, our fearless legislative leaders are finally out of….

Good morning, Happy long weekend! You know, I’ve heard there’s no better way to celebrate the 249th year of our nation's independence than….

Well, friend,  You got a sneak peek on Tuesday, but it’s been a busy week. I would describe my general demeanor this week as oscillating….

Good evening, I’m pretty tired of writing about legislative inaction.  After almost 6 full months of lawmaking, we’ve made it to a full 6….

Good evening,  We're back on the road this weekend for Transparency on Tour, with a fantastic run at New Bedford Pride today and gearing up….

Good morning, As we hit the road this summer, our Scoops will likely be a little bit shorter on Beacon Hill goings-on and a bit more focused….

Happy Saturday,  In last week’s Scoop, we talked a lot about the House and Senate’s differences– conflict, pettiness, failures to agree, etc….

With the marked increase in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in Massachusetts since the start of Trump’s second term,….

Good morning,  Nearly 5 months into a legislative session that started with promises to be “efficient and transparent,” our fearless….