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Massachusetts legislature leaves eviction crisis to Baker, courts, attempt to force an emergency extension falls short
By Matt Murphy STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, OCT. 15, 2020…..House and Senate leaders on Beacon Hill chose not to intervene Thursday…
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Judge Barrett confirmation hearing fuels groups to pass Massachusetts bill to increase abortion access
Chris Van Buskirk As the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee holds its confirmation hearings this week on Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s…
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MassRetirees oppose Question 2/ranked-choice voting
Matt Murphy A group representing 52,000 retired public employees across Massachusetts came out in opposition to ranked-choice voting on Tuesday,…
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106 Massachusetts public school students, 50 staff members test COVID-19 positive
By Katie Lannan More than 100 Massachusetts public school students and more than 50 staff members tested positive for COVID-19…
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Massachusetts could soon see eviction crash with ban being lifted
Chris Lisinski and State House News Tens of thousands of Massachusetts renters and homeowners are struggling to cover housing costs…
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Report: Court Intervention Could Prevent Eviction Wave in Massachusetts
By Chris Lisinski The Massachusetts judiciary should intervene to prevent a potential surge of tens of thousands of housing removals…
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Trump removes White House from stimulus bill talks
Michael P. Norton Beacon Hill leaders have been hoping for certainty on aid from Washington before proceeding with a state…
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Baker: trick-or-treating better than indoor Halloween alternatives
By Colin A. Young OCT. 6, 2020…..Whether this Halloween brings tricks or treats may just depend upon where you live.…
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Baker: Many COVID-19 hospitalizations are asymptomatic
Chris Lisinski The Baker administration and hospital leaders are “working hard” to get a clearer understanding of how many patients…
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Attleboro Fire Department reports COVID-19 outbreak of 11 firefighters
Colin A. Young An Attleboro firefighter is in serious condition at Rhode Island Hospital after becoming infected with the coronavirus,…
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