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August 27, 2026
Former MassGOP Chair Jennifer Nassour Sues Brian Shortsleeve Campaign Over Alleged Secret Recording
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Former MassGOP Chair Jennifer Nassour Sues Brian Shortsleeve Campaign Over Alleged Secret Recording
By State House News Service
Former MassGOP chair Jennifer Nassour is suing Brian Shortsleeve’s campaign, alleging a staffer secretly recorded her during a Republican caucus and later shared edited excerpts.
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Massachusetts Voters Support Keeping Males Out of Girls’ School Sports, Poll Finds
Massachusetts Voters Support Keeping Males Out of Girls’ School Sports, Poll Finds
By Tom Joyce
More Massachusetts voters support banning transgender athletes from school sports teams that don’t match their sex than oppose such a policy, a new UMass Amherst/WCVB poll found.
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Worcester Red Sox Speedster Braiden Ward Doubles As Substitute Teacher
Worcester Red Sox Speedster Braiden Ward Doubles As Substitute Teacher
By Tom Joyce
Worcester Red Sox outfielder Braiden Ward is chasing a Red Sox Triple-A stolen base record, but for the past four offseasons he has worked as a middle school and high school…
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Massachusetts State Rep Francisco Paulino Indicted on Pandemic Fraud Charges
Massachusetts State Rep Francisco Paulino Indicted on Pandemic Fraud Charges
By State House News Service
Democratic state Rep. Francisco Paulino of Methuen faces federal charges alleging he fraudulently obtained pandemic unemployment benefits and business loans.
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Judge Rejects Conflict Claims, Lets $2 Billion Springfield Courthouse Project Move Forward
Judge Rejects Conflict Claims, Lets $2 Billion Springfield Courthouse Project Move Forward
By State House News Service
A judge rejected conflict-of-interest claims involving the $2 billion Springfield courthouse project and denied losing bidders’ request to halt negotiations.
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