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East to West: Jan. 24, 2022

East to West: Jan. 24, 2022

Ellen Maloney January 24, 2022

First episode of the semester! Today on East to West, we cover the new testing and isolation requirements, students calling for more gender inclusive bathrooms on campus, and governor Charlie Baker’s...

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker in 2014. Baker announced last Wednesday he will not run for re-election for a third term in the November 2022 gubernatorial election. MIKE DESOCIO​​/ DFP FILE

Gov. Charlie Baker announces he will not run for re-election in 2022

Bella Ramirez December 8, 2021
Gov. Charlie Baker announced he will not run for a third term in the November 2022 election.
The Massachusetts Republican Party has unanimously voted to oppose ranked-choice voting,  citing potential voter disenfranchisement. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MassGOP opposes ranked-choice voting on basis of voter disenfranchisement, election rigging concerns

Madison Mercado October 14, 2020
The Massachusetts Republican State Committee voted unanimously to oppose ranked-choice voting in a committee resolution last week, citing voter disenfranchisement and election-rigging concerns. Ballot Question 2 will ask voters in November if the state should switch to a ranked-choice voting system.
Representatives Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib. A resolution passed on Sept. 18 by the Massachusetts GOP condemns the congresswomen for their stance against Israel. COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

MassGOP condemns Reps. Omar and Tlaib for Anti-Semitism, drawing criticism

Samantha Kizner September 26, 2019
The MassGOP's condemnation comes after Reps. Talib and Omar expressed support for the BDS movement. The condemnation was criticized by both MassDems and Gov. Baker.
Charlie Baker, Republican candidate for the Massachusetts gubernatorial election, speaks at his primary election party in September. PHOTO BY MIKE DESOCIO/DFP FILE PHOTO

Republican gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker addresses issues facing children, MA Health Connector

Felicia Gans October 23, 2014

This is the fourth part in a five-part series of interviews with the Massachusetts gubernatorial candidates. Growing up in a home where his Democratic mother and Republican father debated politics and...

Looking Back, Looking Forward: News Coverage Preview

Daily Free Press Admin June 12, 2014

Campus News The 2013-14 academic year at Boston University has been marked by significant change. From the way the university looks to the way it is run, from the creation of new programs to the tragic...

Gubernatorial candidate Fisher files lawsuit against MassGOP

Daily Free Press Admin April 6, 2014

After barely missing the 15 percent mark to make it to the September primary election, Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Fisher filed a lawsuit against the Massachusetts Republican Party for a series...

MassGOP endorses Charlie Baker for governor, Fisher contests voting process

Felicia Gans March 23, 2014

Following Saturday’s Republican state convention, where the Massachusetts Republican Party endorsed gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker, Mark Fisher, a small business owner fighting for the Republican...

Divided, MassGOP adopts polarized party platform

Felicia Gans February 26, 2014

In a heated debate over the social issues dividing the Massachusetts Republican Party, state committee members accepted a proposal Tuesday that redefines conservative beliefs about abortion and same-sex...

Gubernatorial candidates take stance on casinos

Daily Free Press Admin February 25, 2014

As the casino and gaming industry continues to grow in Massachusetts, gubernatorial candidate Jeff McCormick, running as an independent in the November election, announced at a Suffolk University roundtable...

Recent poll shows Coakley in early lead for governor

Felicia Gans January 23, 2014

The first poll of the 2014 gubernatorial election released Wednesday by The MassInc Polling Group shows Democrat Attorney General Martha Coakley in the lead for the November 2014 election for governor. Coakley,...

Candidacies announced for Mass. Treasurer to replace Steven Grossman

Daily Free Press Admin January 15, 2014

Since Mass. Treasurer Steven Grossman’s announcement to run for governor, the pool of candidates to fill his seat in November has been rapidly shaping up. Ending a four-term run in the legislature,...

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