No Tax Returns? Forget Massachusetts

A Lexington Senator suggests banning presidential candidates from state ballot if they don't disclose tax returns, conflicts of interest.

Mitt Romney: '​It Was An Honor To Have Been Considered For Secretary of State'

Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson is reportedly President-elect Donald Trump's pick for the post.

Massachusetts Politics: Top 10 Stories of 2016

These are the stories readers cared about the most, ranked.

5 Biggest Names in Mass. Politics in 2016

In an unprecedented year for politics, here are the Massachusetts figures whose names grabbed the most attention.

Mitt Romney Out As Secretary of State: Reports

President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly taken a pass on Mitt Romney.

Marijuana Is Now Legal in Massachusetts; Here's What You Can, Cannot Do

There are still rules, you know.

Workers’ Compensation Pilot Would Expedite Opioid-Related Cases

Voluntary program would help injured workers get treatment for pain management, limit use of opioids and other narcotics.

Boston Native Tapped to Head Department of Homeland Security: Reports

Retired Gen. John F. Kelly was born and raised in Boston.

Donald Trump Talks Up Bill Belichick in 'Person of the Year' Interview

The Patriots coach is his model for great leadership. Even Tom Brady got a shoutout.

Gov. Charlie Baker Cutting $98M from Massachusetts Budget

Legislative leadership was quick to push back.

Boston Native Considered for Department of Homeland Security Head

Retired Gen. John F. Kelly is reportedly a leading contender for the job.

SNL Lampoons Mitt Romney's Dinner With Donald Trump

Meanwhile, the number of reported contenders for Secretary of State is growing.

Watch: Elizabeth Warren, Maura Healey Read 'Mean Tweets'

"ELIZABETH WARREN NEEDS TO FLUSH HERSELF DOWN THE TOLIET."

Elizabeth Warren on Scott Brown for VA Secretary: 'You Bet I'd Support That'

Mitt Romney's Secretary of State possibility got a more tepid response.

Mitt Romney Reportedly One of Four Contenders for Secretary of State Under Donald Trump

After dinner with the President-elect, Newt Gingrich accuses former Massachusetts governor of "sucking up" to Trump.

'Hypocrisy at its Worst': Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders Join Forces Against Treasury Pick

They are none to happy with the President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Steve Mnuchin as Treasury secretary.

Mitt Romney Meets with Donald Trump Again; But Is It All a Ruse?

The bizarre Secretary of State courtship continues, as commentators suggest Romney might yet be getting cat-fished by the President-elect.

Gov. Baker Called President-Elect Donald Trump, Offered Congratulations

Despite Baker's decision not to vote for him, Trump didn't "cast aspersions against Massachusetts," the governor told WGBH Monday morning.

Mitt Romney Not Feeling the Love from Trump Camp

President-elect Donald Trump seemed serious about considering his former detractor for Secretary of State. His inner circle? Not so much.

Marijuana Legalization's Multi-State Push; Incendiary Curt Schilling; Donald Trump's Impact; And More

This November has been one of the craziest months in U.S. political history. Here's what Massachusetts Patch readers cared about most.

Another Potential Delay in Massachusetts Marijuana Legalization Rollout

Some lawmakers want to reassess how the ballot question was written.

Mass. Hate Crime 'Hotline' Reportedly Fields 400 Calls in First Week

Mass. Attorney General's office has opened the line for reports of hate crimes, and it's lighting up.

Elizabeth Warren Wants Accountability Agency to Review 'Chaotic' Trump Transition

The Massachusetts Senator wrote to request oversight on President-elect Donald Trump's move into the White House, business ties.

Mass. AG Asks Court to Dismiss Assault Weapons 'Enforcement' Suit

AG Maura Healey defended her assault weapons ban enforcement notice against a lawsuit by gun sellers, firearms trade group.

Bernie Sanders Brings 'Our Revolution' to Boston

He talked Democrats' loss, Donald Trump's path to victory, where progressives go from here Sunday night at the Berklee Performance Center.

Mitt Romney, Donald Trump Meet at Trump's NJ Golf Course

"Secretary of State Romney"? A cabinet post is possibly in play.

Mass. Congressional Delegation Condemns Steve Bannon's Appointment

The anti-establishment firebrand's association with the so-called "alt-right" is spurring calls for Donald Trump to remove him.

Elizabeth Warren Named to Senate Democratic Leadership for 115th Congress: Another Step Toward 2020 White House Run?

Sen. Elizabeth Warren will stay in the Democratic leadership for the next Congress, but in a new role.

Elizabeth Warren to Donald Trump: Campaign Promises 'Already Failing'

"I will track your every move, and I will remind Americans, every day, of the actions you take that fail them."

Charlie Baker Named 'Public Official of the Year' By Governing Magazine

Massachusetts' governor was one of eight honorees, lauded for his bipartisan appeal and pragmatic "Mr. Fix-It" approach.

How President Trump's Policies Could Impact Massachusetts: A List

How will a President Donald Trump impact what we do in Massachusetts? Patch dug into the possibilities.

Elizabeth Warren on Donald Trump: 'We Will Stand Up to Bigotry' (Watch)

Warren did talk about areas in which she'll work with the president-elect.

Elizabeth Warren 2020? The Buzz Has Begun

It's like a Twitter battle, but in real life: Donald Trump versus Elizabeth Warren.

Governor's Trump Snub May Come Back to Bite Massachusetts

Charlie Baker has criticized now president-elect Donald Trump and refused to vote for his own party's nominee. Is comeuppance coming?

Mass. Governor's Pick for President: Nobody

"I'm disappointed," Charlie Baker told reporters Tuesday, after leaving his presidential ballot blank.

Here's How Much Massachusetts' Ballot Questions Cost

Four statewide ballot initiatives. Over $55 million. Here's who spent the most, and on which question.

MA Question 4: In Marijuana Push, Massachusetts Was Far From Alone

Four other states voted on mirror ballot measures. Here's who was behind the push to legalize recreational marijuana, and why Massachusetts.

MA Question 3: The 3,000 Chickens at the Center of the Debate

A Massachusetts ballot question would mandate livestock be kept in cages of a certain size, but there's only one farm it would affect.

MA Question 2: Yes, It's Personal

Ignore the million-dollar ads, and you'll hear the teachers, parents impacted by ballot push to raise Massachusetts' charter school cap.

Back to New Hampshire: Mayor Walsh, Congressman Lynch Canvass for Clinton in Granite State

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, Congressman Stephen Lynch are among the Bay Staters boosting Hillary Clinton's efforts for our northern neighbor.