Mass. Democrats

BOSTON (AP) _ Republican Gov. Charlie Baker has delivered an ultimatum of sorts to Democrats on health care. He's asked the Legislature to act within two months on a package of changes he's proposed in the state's Medicaid program, known as MassHealth...

Massachusetts Democrats are flocking to their annual state convention to debate a new party platform and strategize ways to unseat Republican Gov. Charlie Baker. The proposed Massachusetts Democratic Party platform calls for a single-payer health care system, free tuition at the state's public colleges and universities, and a $15 per hour minimum wage...

At a time when a properly trained and funded chimpanzee could defeat any member of the area legislative delegation it appears as though our "good ole boys" are safe and snug as a bug in their cushy and well heeled positions for as long as they like...

Massachusetts Democrats have narrowed their choice for governor to three. State Treasurer Steve Grossman topped the balloting Saturday, winning 35 percent of delegates at the Democratic state convention in Worcester . Attorney General Martha Coakley and former federal health care administrator Don Berwick also collected the support of enough delegates to secure a spot on the September primary ball