All eyes have been on the presidential election this November, but Massachusetts voters also had two ballot questions before them, with mixed results.

Besides the presidential election, there are several contested Massachusetts legislative races in Hampden County on the ballot this year.

On the Massachusetts ballot, Question 1 would give independent auto repair shops access to more diagnostic information. Supporters have received sizable campaign donations from auto parts makers and stores from out-of-state.

Concern is growing in parts of New England about the potential for another spike in COVID-19 cases.

The City Council in Springfield, Massachusetts, has filed a lawsuit against Mayor Domenic Sarno as it tries to bring back the city's police commission.

This week, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal of Springfield, Massachusetts, defeated Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse for the Democratic nomination in the state's 1st Congressional District. With no competition on the ballot in November, Neal is all but assured a 17th term in office.

Over the last week, the Democratic primary for the First Congressional District of Massachusetts took an unexpected turn. The challenger, Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse, has pushed back strongly against allegations of inappropriate conduct.

Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood in Springfield, Massachusetts, said this week her department has not changed its use-of-force policy, despite a scathing federal report and suggestions from the City Council.

This week, the Connecticut Senate passed a police accountability bill, which its colleagues in the House passed last week. It changes how misconduct cases are investigated, clarifies when deadly force can be used, and bans chokeholds in most cases.

This week, the heat was turned up a bit in the Democratic race for Massachusetts' 1st Congressional District. The challenger, Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse, sent out mailers and unveiled a TV commercial, highlighting his late brother's struggles with opioid addiction.