Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page July 29, 2018 Elsewhere around the nation, the general election campaign is in early to mid-bloom. In Illinois, primary voters cast ballots on March 20. West Virginia held its primary on May 8, Virginia on June 12, also Maine’s primary day. In California, primary voters went to the polls on June 5. Indeed, at this point, 29 states have already completed their primaries.In those states, the general election candidates will have more time to make their case to a general election audience. In spring primary states, nominees can start their general election campaigning before school lets out, summer beckons, and civic attention dwindles. Such a schedule also allows for more post-primary fund-raising. All in all, spring primaries tend to foster more competitive politics.In Massachusetts, however, the primary season drags on like an existentialist’s nightmare. This … [Read more...] about Time for a spring primary in Massachusetts
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Massachusetts bill calls for taxing Airbnb, other short-term rentals
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts lawmakers have reached a deal on taxing short-term rentals such as those offered through Airbnb. The compromise reached over the weekend by House and Senate negotiators is expected to go before the House and Senate for an up-or-down vote on Monday. It calls for extending the state’s current 5.7 percent hotel tax to most short-term rentals. Cities and towns would have the option of tacking on an additional 6 percent lodging tax, and another 3 percent if an owner rents out two or more units in the same community. Democratic Rep. Aaron Michlewitz tells The Boston Globe the measure is one of the strongest short-term rental bills in the country. The compromise comes as the Legislature tries to finish work on numerous pending bills before the formal session ends at midnight Tuesday. Close The biggest headlines, delivered to your inbox Get news as it happens. Sign up for Boston.com's email news alerts. Thanks for signing up! … [Read more...] about Massachusetts bill calls for taxing Airbnb, other short-term rentals
Massachusetts Attorney General Endorses Capuano Challenger
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey has endorsed the primary challenger of incumbent Rep. Michael Capuano. Healey tweeted her support for Ayanna Pressley in Massachusetts’ 7th District. She is the first woman of color elected to the Boston City Council, Healey said that she worked with Pressley before she ran for attorney general and that Pressley was one of the few people to endorse Healey in her race. Healey is the first openly LGBT state attorney general in the country. “Ayanna stood by me and supported me in my first campaign, at a time very few elected leaders were willing to take a chance on an outsider candidate like me,” she said. After House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley lost his primary in New York’s 14th District last month to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, left wing groups are targeting Capuano, a 10-term incumbent. Massachusetts’ 7th District is consistently Democratic so the winner of the primary will likely be … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Attorney General Endorses Capuano Challenger
White Shark Unintentionally Caught Off Coast of Massachusetts
A white shark was unintentionally caught in water off the coast of Massachusetts on Saturday. The Atlantic White Shark Conservancysaid on Facebook that the 10-foot immature female shark was brought to Scituate after being caught in a gillnet. Scientists from the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries and NOAA Fisheries Service were on scene Saturday to take samples from the shark. A necropsy was performed on the shark. The remains of one striper and part of a seal were found in the shark's stomach. The conservancy said on Twitter that it "may be a shark we know. Stay tuned." … [Read more...] about White Shark Unintentionally Caught Off Coast of Massachusetts
D’oh! ‘Simpsons’ writer says show not based in Massachusetts
Updated 3:22 am PDT, Friday, July 27, 2018 Photo: AP Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 This image released by Fox shows animated characters, from left, Bart, Homer, Maggie, Marge and Lisa from "The Simpsons," which will premiere its 30th season this fall. (Fox via AP) This image released by Fox shows animated characters, from left, Bart, Homer, Maggie, Marge and Lisa from "The Simpsons," which will premiere its 30th season this fall. (Fox via AP) Photo: AP D'oh! 'Simpsons' writer says show not based in Massachusetts 1 / 1 Back to Gallery BOSTON (AP) — A veteran writer for "The Simpsons" says the show isn't based in Massachusetts despite several references to the state. The Boston Globe reports Mike Reiss recently sat down for a segment on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" to discuss the show and his new book, … [Read more...] about D’oh! ‘Simpsons’ writer says show not based in Massachusetts