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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Ayanna Pressley to run for seat in U.S. House of Representatives

Rachel Kelly February 2, 2018

  Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley announced Tuesday she is running for a seat in the United States House of Representatives. Pressley, who was elected as the first woman of color to City...

Elizabeth Warren at the “Our Revolution” rally at Orpheum Theatre in March. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Warren pledges support for Walsh in mayoral race

Xi Jin October 18, 2017

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren officially endorsed incumbent Boston Mayor Martin Walsh Sunday — with just under three weeks until Election Day. Warren said she is supporting Walsh for reelection...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker was elected Nov. 14, 2014, and inaugurated on Jan. 15. PHOTO BY MIKE DESOCIO/DFP FILE PHOTO

Baker focuses on initiatives in first year in office

Samantha J. Gross December 10, 2015

After a close gubernatorial race and his first year in office, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has focused on addressing widespread problems in his state. Solutions to opioid addiction, transportation...

Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo speaks at a conference in 2011. Massachusetts lawmakers voted Thursday to eliminate term limits for the Speaker of the House. PHOTO BY GLENN KULBAKO/FLICKR

Mass. House votes to eliminate term limits for Speaker of the House

Caroline Lord February 2, 2015

The Massachusetts House of Representatives voted in favor of a proposal Thursday to eliminate term limits for the Speaker of the House, a position currently held by Robert DeLeo, who’s serving his fourth...

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