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Allow the use of campaign funds for childcare

Parents of small children face daunting obstacles in running for political office. Massachusetts should join 30 other states and the federal government in allowing them to tap their campaign accounts for childcare.

Boston goes begging on Beacon Hill for more liquor licenses

Key economic generator held captive to an ancient system with a sad history.

Massachusetts Lawmakers Want Streaming TV Tax to Fund Local TV

Massachusetts lawmakers are taking aim at streaming TV platforms, proposing a tax that would help fund local TV.

Weir River Water System Recognized in Two Categories by MassDEP's Drinking Water Program

As lawmakers weigh solutions for child care emergency, some wonder: Why not help political candidates, too?

Amid promises to tackle the mushrooming emergency in child care, state leaders are facing a renewed push to allow Massachusetts political candidates to spend their own campaign funds to help cover such costs while they run for office.