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Massachusetts Rescinds Dangerous Article V Convention Calls

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Massachusetts Rescinds Dangerous Article V Convention Calls

November 19, 2025

Following calls from good government, labor, and reproductive rights groups, the Massachusetts legislature moved today to protect all American’s constitutional rights by rescinding the state’s previous calls for an Article V constitutional convention.

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MA groups push same-day voter registration to replace provisional ballots

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MA groups push same-day voter registration to replace provisional ballots

Public News Service on the Election Modernization Coalition's provisional ballot memo.

November 20, 2023

The Keeping Families Connected/No Cost Calls Coalition Celebrates Governor Healey and the MA State Legislature Putting Families Over Prison Profiteering

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The Keeping Families Connected/No Cost Calls Coalition Celebrates Governor Healey and the MA State Legislature Putting Families Over Prison Profiteering

"Ensuring free phone calls in jails and prisons guarantees better access for people who wish to engage in their government, stay connected to their community, and become informed voters."

November 17, 2023

Por qué Massachusetts necesita el registro de votantes del mismo día: detalles

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Por qué Massachusetts necesita el registro de votantes del mismo día: detalles

El Planeta publica un memo de la Coalición para la Modernización de las Elecciones de Massachusetts sobre boletas provisionales.

November 6, 2023

Rejected ballots cited in push for same-day registration

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Rejected ballots cited in push for same-day registration

"For backers of the perennial push to authorize same-day registration, the numbers are proof that the state should be doing things differently."

October 26, 2023

Report: Mass. gets high marks for transparency, inclusiveness on redistricting

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Report: Mass. gets high marks for transparency, inclusiveness on redistricting

The commonwealth got an A-, the highest grade in the nation.

October 26, 2023

Data Suggests Same-Day Voter Registration Could Eliminate Need for 99% of 2022 Provisional Ballots

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Data Suggests Same-Day Voter Registration Could Eliminate Need for 99% of 2022 Provisional Ballots

Why Massachusetts needs same-day voter registration

October 24, 2023

50 State Report: Massachusetts Earns Top Grade for Redistricting from Common Cause

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50 State Report: Massachusetts Earns Top Grade for Redistricting from Common Cause

“We’re proud to have taken part in a redistricting process that was inclusive and cooperative. But our work doesn’t end here."

October 11, 2023

Voting Rights Groups, Residents Overwhelmingly Support Voting ACCESS Act

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Voting Rights Groups, Residents Overwhelmingly Support Voting ACCESS Act

Democracy, disability, religious, and homelessness advocates support comprehensive election administration bill

September 13, 2023

Editorial: What Florida could teach Massachusetts

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Editorial: What Florida could teach Massachusetts

The Boston Globe editorial board urges improvements to Massachusetts ethics laws on financial disclosures.

August 21, 2023

The Sun Chronicle editorial: Finally, some good news from Beacon Hill

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The Sun Chronicle editorial: Finally, some good news from Beacon Hill

The Sun Chronicle's editorial team supports efforts to bring transparency to municipal governments.

August 1, 2023

Massachusetts lawmakers may require hybrid meetings for most public boards

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Massachusetts lawmakers may require hybrid meetings for most public boards

“Public participation in meetings is key."

July 28, 2023

Public Access Advocates Testify in Support of Guaranteed Hybrid Open Meetings

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Public Access Advocates Testify in Support of Guaranteed Hybrid Open Meetings

“Hybrid access has become an essential part of public life."

July 26, 2023

Massachusetts Rescinds Dangerous Article V Convention Calls

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Geoff Foster

Maya Majikas

MA groups push same-day voter registration to replace provisional ballots

The Keeping Families Connected/No Cost Calls Coalition Celebrates Governor Healey and the MA State Legislature Putting Families Over Prison Profiteering

Por qué Massachusetts necesita el registro de votantes del mismo día: detalles

Rejected ballots cited in push for same-day registration

Report: Mass. gets high marks for transparency, inclusiveness on redistricting

Data Suggests Same-Day Voter Registration Could Eliminate Need for 99% of 2022 Provisional Ballots

50 State Report: Massachusetts Earns Top Grade for Redistricting from Common Cause

Voting Rights Groups, Residents Overwhelmingly Support Voting ACCESS Act

Editorial: What Florida could teach Massachusetts

The Sun Chronicle editorial: Finally, some good news from Beacon Hill

Massachusetts lawmakers may require hybrid meetings for most public boards

Public Access Advocates Testify in Support of Guaranteed Hybrid Open Meetings

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