Republican Businessman Chris Doughty Enters Massachusetts Governor's Race
Chris Doughty, a businessman from Wrentham, plans to announce his candidacy Wednesday, according to WBZ TV's Jon Keller.
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Chris Doughty, a businessman from Wrentham, plans to announce his candidacy Wednesday, according to WBZ TV's Jon Keller.
It could have been a wake of sorts, the final State of the Commonwealth speech by Gov. Charlie Baker. Instead, it was a victory lap.
Harvard professor Danielle Allen said she is running for governor in an attempt to bring a "people-powered approach" to Beacon Hill.
It's been a rough first year in office for President Joe Biden. But, Jon Keller says history shows us it's too soon to write his political obituary.
It's the issue propelling Boston NAACP President Tanisha Sullivan to run for secretary of state.
Newly elected Boston City Council president Ed Flynn joined WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller to discuss a variety of ongoing issues impacting residents in the city.
Dan Lebowitz of Northeastern's Center for the Study of Sport in Society says it's a sign of the times.
Jon Keller says the exploitation of the battle against COVID-19 by political opportunists was on display at Tuesday's Senate hearing.
Mayor Michelle Wu defended her decision to require Boston city workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, saying it is critical as the city deals with a winter surge.
Long testing lines, mask wearing, talk about quarantine and vaccines. After nearly two years of living with the pandemic, the fatigue is real.
After a decade of growth, in 2021, the pandemic seemed to revive that population-loss pattern.
Attorney General Maura Healey would have more name recognition than other candidates currently running.
As she prepares to take over as U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts, Rachael Rollins warned of serious problems stemming from pandemic hardship and disruption.
UMass president Marty Meehan discussed tuition increase, pandemic response, and more during an interview with Jon Keller.
One Massachusetts Congressman who was in the Capitol on January 6 said he thinks democracy is at risk.
Patience with the unvaxxed is wearing thin, WBZ-TV Political Analyst Jon Keller says.
The rising cost over everyday items is on the mind of many Americans. So how long will these inflation concerns last?
Just minutes before the final Senate vote, Republicans were still hard at work painting Rachael Rollins as an extremist.
The TV ads opposing or promoting President Biden's $1.74 trillion Build Back Better bill have been hard to avoid lately.
WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller was joined by James Pindell of the Boston Globe to discuss the ramifications of the announcement that Charlie Baker will not seek a third term as governor.
WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller says former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh is someone to look at when it comes to the now wide open governor's race.
Charlie Baker will not run for a third term as Massachusetts Governor in 2022, WBZ-TV's Jon Keller has confirmed. Lt. Governor Karyn Polito will also not be running.
It has taken the Massachusetts House and Senate months to come up with their own spending plans, which still haven't been finalized.
Author Joe Keohane suggests in his new book that teaching children not to talk to strangers may be the wrong advice.
The massive blockage that brought global trade to its knees, a major awards show that jumped the shark, and a top-shelf athlete who reached a new low are all on Jon Keller's list of the biggest pop culture turkeys of 2021.
Friends and family are remembering Rob DeCesare who was shot and killed at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, New Hampshire Saturday night.
The world-premiere musical "When Elvis Met the Beatles" is portraying legends on stage at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Maine.
Boston Police are investigating a possible hate crime after a gay couple said they were physically and verbally attacked by a group of men in the city's Mattapan neighborhood.
Michelle Wu will run unopposed for mayor in Boston after a challenger didn't garner enough votes to advance to the general election.
The Boston Bruins had their best player back at practice on Monday, as David Pastrnak returned to the ice after missing the first week of training camp with tendinitis in his knee.
Karen Read was back in a Massachusetts courtroom for a hearing in the civil lawsuit that was filed against her by John O'Keefe's family.
Accused New Hampshire country club shooter Hunter Nadeau made his first court appearance after allegedly killing one person and wounding others over the weekend.
It's officially fall in New England. Here's what to know about the current drought and its impact on fall foliage.
The Malden, Massachusetts, community rallied in support of Hernan Escobar, who was taken by ICE while on his way to work last week.
The wife of Robert DeCesare, the 59-year-old man killed Saturday night during a shooting at a Nashua, New Hampshire country club, described him as a hero who died trying to protect her.
Health officials in Massachusetts are recommending that all adults in the state receive the COVID vaccine.
A nonprofit in Cambridge is aiming to make insulin more accessible by selling vials of the drug at a fraction of the cost.
It's been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day - but when you eat it may be just as significant as what you eat.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced the state will be taking measures to ensure vaccines remain accessible to everyone.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia died as a result of complications from blunt force injuries during a boxing exercise at the State Police Academy.
Insurance companies are using drones to inspect properties without alerting homeowners. In some cases, policies have been canceled.
A WBZ I-Team investigation revealed the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School leased weapon detection systems for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and found most of them are not being used very much.
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
Plans to change the state flag of Massachusetts are suddenly a topic in the governor's race.
Is there really anything politicians can do to cool off the blame game?
Rep. Jerry Nadler announced his retirement at age 78. So is it time for 79-year-old Senator Ed Markey to re-think his re-election plans in Massachusetts?
A former top public safety official for Massachusetts said his hometown of Concord has "an antisemitism problem."
As states like Texas and California work to redraw congressional maps in favor of one political party or another, some politicians say Massachusetts is an example of partisan redistricting
The drama between fired Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas and his family members has been going on for decades.
Stop & Shop says lower prices are coming to its 88 stores in eastern Massachusetts.
Hawaiian Airlines is ending its direct flights from Boston to Honolulu this fall.
Tax free weekend is coming up in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the 2025 sales tax holiday.
Hannaford is closing one of its stores in Marlboro, Massachusetts, and another chain will be taking its place.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The Boston Bruins had their best player back at practice on Monday, as David Pastrnak returned to the ice after missing the first week of training camp with tendinitis in his knee.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel would really love if Rhamondre Stevenson fixed his fumbling issue.
The Patriots are mourning the loss of Bobby Grier, one of the key figures in bringing Tom Brady to New England.
Instead of taking steps forward to a potential game-tying score late against the Steelers, DeMario Douglas and the Patriots offense went backward on a must-have fourth down.
The final week of the regular season is going to be madness, as the Boston Red Sox and a slew of other teams look to secure a spot in a crowded American League playoff field.
A horse is recovering after a "challenging" rescue from an overturned trailer in Charlton.
A pair of humpback whales leaping out of the water gave two fishermen a scare off the coast of New Hampshire.
Cruiser the police dog enjoyed a Happy Meal reward after finding a missing dementia patient in Avon.
The Polaris Missile in Auburn's Goddard Park is headed to the EcoTarium in Worcester.
Old Thom the orca was spotted in a rare killer whale sighting off Massachusetts.