Politics & Government
What 'REAL ID' Means For You|Marty Walsh Meets DNC|Baker on Assault Weapons|The Massachusetts Effect: Beacon Hill's Most-Read
The stories in state politics you shouldn't miss this week in Massachusetts.

New Mass. IDs: What 'REAL ID' Means for You
MassDOT is getting new driver's licenses. Here's what you need to know.
Watch: Marty Walsh Debuts on National Stage in Philadelphia
"My name is Marty Walsh, and I'm an alcoholic," Boston's mayor told the Democratic National Convention.
Governor Calls for Clarity in Assault Weapons Ban Enforcement
A letter Tuesday from Charlie Baker said he supports the ban, but had questions for Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey.
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The Massachusetts Effect: How Five Years Shaped Hillary Clinton
The speech that set her path toward the presidential nomination and the start of the pragmatism that has divided the Democratic party.
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