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Officials: Massachusetts schools have long road ahead in recovery in academics, mental health
By Sam Drysdale STATE HOUSE, NOV. 22, 2022…..The state’s top education officials warned Tuesday that Massachusetts’ schools still have a…
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Governor Baker “thrilled” that Healey picking up tax-cutting efforts
Colin A. Young Gov. Charlie Baker is glad that his successor, Democrat Maura Healey, has signaled she plans to continue…
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Governor Baker appeals for migrant shelter and immigrant license law funding
Chris Lisinski Citing a “dramatic increase” in demand for emergency shelter assistance driven by migrant arrivals, Gov. Charlie Baker on…
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MBTA agrees to new fare evasion enforcement rules
By Chris Lisinski BOSTON – NOV. 17, 2022…..Transit police will soon be able to resume issuing fines to riders who…
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Massachusetts medical groups call for RSV mitigation measures including possible indoor mask wearing
By Chris Lisinski An “unusual increase” in cases of a respiratory virus is ramping up pressure on the already-strained health…
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Study: Electric vehicle growth will require many powerful charging stations in Massachusetts
By Colin A. Young STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, NOV. 15, 2022…..If electric vehicles really take off as many environmental activists are…
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U.S. Rep Trahan: Massachusetts voters helped reject “extremism”
By Matt Murphy MASSterList/State House News Service NOV. 14, 2022…..Even before Georgia voters decide a runoff election for U.S. Senate,…
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What to expect in transition from Baker to Healey
By Sam Doran STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, Massachusetts voters have picked the next governor. What happens next? Governor-elect Maura Healey and…
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Despite inflation and recession talk, Massachusetts retailers forecast 10 percent spike in holiday sales
By Michael P. Norton NOV. 10, 2022…..High inflation and steady recession talk do not appear to be dampening holiday shopping…
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Massachusetts House staffers set for raises of at least 8 percent
By Sam Drysdale STATE HOUSE, NOV. 10, 2022…..Massachusetts House employees will start seeing a minimum 8 percent raise in their…
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