Some Massachusetts voters may be asked to prove identity
Whether you're voting in-person early or on Election Day, some voters may be asked to prove their identity.
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Whether you're voting in-person early or on Election Day, some voters may be asked to prove their identity.
Just weeks before the presidential election, new rules are going into effect in some states that can jeopardize people's right to vote, from challenges to voter registrations, to limits on when and how ballots may be cast.
The new law would also increase ballot access for voters with disabilities and service members overseas.
Critics warned that some of the measures might run afoul of the Massachusetts Constitution.
Somerville 16- and 17-year-olds may get the right to vote if the city council has its say.
A ballot item would let 16- and 17-year-olds vote in local elections.
The National Commission on Voting Rights will hold a hearing in Boston to hear testimony on challenges, successes and opportunities for reform in all aspects of voting in New England.
A New Hampshire House committee is going to decide whether to back the District of Columbia's grassroots effort to win voting rights.
It is not news when Republicans try to block access to the ballot box for poor, minority and elderly voters. What is unusual is that Republicans are admitting it.
It has been argued that "granny" might not be able to vote if they make her have a voter ID. But seriously, why all the concern about taking the extra measure of a voter ID to make sure that every vote cast in a United States election is a legally qualified vote, including "granny's"?
Yesterday the Obama administration put in place provisions of the DREAM Act that brought many young people out of the shadows to participate in the American Dream. On the same day a judge in Pennsylvania let stand what may be the most egregious attempt at voter suppression in a generation.
Pennsylvania Republicans have betrayed their country and devised a scheme to potentially disqualify nearly one tenth of the states' electorate.
Felony disenfranchisement is nothing more than Republican continuation of Jim Crow voter suppression laws.
In right wing politics, ALEC serves as the nexus between corporations and aspiring Republicans always eager to find access to additional campaign cash.
Republicans by creating onerous barriers to voting, including strict ID requirements and shortening of early vote periods have created what amounts to a new version of Jim Crow era poll taxes.
In Texas Republicans have taken efforts to restrict access to voting a step farther. Texas Republicans are calling for the repeal of the Voting Rights Act.
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Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson dodged news cameras during her first City Council hearing since she agreed to plead guilty to federal corruption charges.
Fewer people are buying Mega Millions tickets, but the game is bringing in more cash for the Lottery.
The Boston University Terriers are back in the Frozen Four for a third straight year, and are looking to end a 15-year title drought for the program.
A train struck a tractor-trailer in Canton on Wednesday, injuring a train passenger and causing delays on the Commuter Rail.
Karen Read's trial will not be paused while a determination is made if the United States Supreme Court will take up her appeal on double jeopardy claims.
The president also said he's raising the tariff rate on Chinese imports to 125%, effective immediately.
In the city of Lawrence, Massachusetts, the tragic roof collapse of a nightclub in the Dominican Republic has hit home.
Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson dodged news cameras during her first City Council hearing since she agreed to plead guilty to federal corruption charges.
A train struck a tractor-trailer in Canton on Wednesday, injuring a train passenger and causing delays on the Commuter Rail.
Tufts University researchers are looking at ways to reduce racial disparities in maternal health care.
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
An experimental Alzheimer's treatment from Boston researchers may be able to treat both dementia and depression symptoms.
As the weather warms up, pet owners in Massachusetts are being reminded that tick season is officially here.
Bostonians are feeling grateful for the extra hour of daylight and a psychologist said it has added benefits.
Despite paying her insurance company $125,000 in premiums, a 92-year-old's claim was initially denied.
The I-Team has learned the department installed new technology in 233 of its cruisers that is designed to prevent collisions.
The FBI's Boston office is issuing a warning after a series of I-Team investigations into stolen land scams.
The hood of a Stoneham woman's 2015 Nissan Altima flew open while she was driving on Route 93.
A New Hampshire man's concert tickets purchased on StubHub were stolen by hackers. He reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action for help.
"We are heading in a dangerous direction," said Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell.
President Trump will announce new tariffs on U.S. trading partners Wednesday. Massachusetts will be hit hard, according to the governor.
Rep. Seth Moulton is calling on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign over a scandal involving messaging in a non-secure of sensitive information about a pending military action.
For most of its 54 years of existence, public broadcasting has been a target of conservatives who saw it as a political threat.
Rep. Lori Trahan said her constituents are concerned about service cuts and freezes instituted by the Trump administration.
Vanson has manufactured leather goods in Massachusetts for over 50 years and the company sells their products around the world.
Ford Motor Company announced a promotion to give all customers their employee discount.
The Ground Round has started serving customers again in Shrewsbury.
Jordan's Furniture president Eliot Tatelman is retiring after decades as the face of the brand.
A donut shop in Boston's West Roxbury neighborhood has been serving up freshly-made donuts and coffee for decades.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
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Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
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The Boston University Terriers are back in the Frozen Four for a third straight year, and are looking to end a 15-year title drought for the program.
The Boston Celtics are going to be extremely shorthanded against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night in the team's final road game of the regular season.
The Red Sox went ice cold on a frigid night in Boston on Tuesday, but the weather wasn't to blame for a 6-1 loss to the Blue Jays.
The Boston Celtics completed a season sweep over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night with an entertaining overtime win at Madison Square Garden.
The NFL Draft is now just two weeks away, and several mockers have one of the best players dropping to the Patriots at fourth overall.
Video captured what it looks like for Mount Washington crews to do their jobs in the face of 100 mph winds.
At the Broomstones Curling Club in Wayland, people of all ages are bonded through the increasingly popular sport.
A UMass student who was initially denied a $10,000 prize after making a half-court shot will be getting the money after all.
A hawk was hit by a driver on 495 in Chelmsford and got stuck in the SUV's grille.
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