# Audit Battle Escalates in Massachusetts

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Podcast: [Boston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7485239)
Published: 2026-06-22T20:44:05+00:00
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Massachusetts lawmakers just passed a bill narrowing the state auditor’s power, sparking a fiery showdown between Speaker Ron Mariano and Auditor Diana DiZoglio. The bill lets auditors probe administrative spending but blocks constitutional matters — a move Mariano calls a transparency win, even citing ACLU support, while DiZoglio blasts it as unconstitutional and a cover-up for his own controversies. She’s rallying voters with a ballot initiative to make both governor’s office and Legislature fully open to public records — a battle that’s turning personal, legal, and deeply polarizing as both sides accuse each other of misinformation and manipulation. This isn’t just about audits — it’s about who controls the narrative of power and accountability in state government. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bf3170edb6926e39

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