State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s voter-approved audit of the Massachusetts Legislature has ground to a halt, prompting her to launch a new drive for transparency. With Beacon Hill’s secret legislative processes under scrutiny, DiZoglio is pushing to open up one of the state’s most closely guarded institutions.

Massachusetts Senate Republican Leader Bruce Tarr is optimistic as the GOP caucus grows by 66%, following the historic election of Kelly Dooner. With a focus on partnership and policy reforms, Tarr outlines the party’s strategies for the upcoming legislative session.