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Beacon Hill overrides Baker’s veto on immigrant driver’s licenses; pass $350 million local road and bridge funding bill
Katie Lannan Driver’s license eligibility will be expanded in Massachusetts, after the state Senate on Thursday completed the override of…
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Massachusetts police recertification rules adopted with revised character clause
By Colin A. Young JUNE 8, 2022…..The state’s new policing accountability board voted Wednesday afternoon to approve the regulations that…
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Massachusetts tax relief still in the works
Colin A. Young House and Senate leaders have ruled out a suspension of the state’s gas tax, but House Speaker…
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Republicans top of mind at Massachusetts Democrats’ Convention
By Colin A. Young WORCESTER – While Democrats in other parts of the country feel like they and their ideas…
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Massachusetts revenue collections again beat expectations in May as state rakes in billions
Chris Lisinski The good times continue to roll for Massachusetts tax collectors and for the lawmakers who remain on track…
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Defendant refunds total $14 million in Massachusetts drug lab settlement
By Chris Lisinski JUNE 2, 2022…..Roughly 31,000 defendants who had criminal convictions vacated in the wake of a massive state…
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Massachusetts cops uncomfortable with recertification questionnaire
By Colin A. Young JUNE 1, 2022…..Anxiety is high as the initial round of law enforcement officers prepares to go…
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Massachusetts Senate clears the name of accused witch
Katie Lannan State senators on Thursday agreed to officially clear the name of a woman they described as the last…
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Governor Baker vetoes immigrant license access bill
By Michael P. Norton MAY 27, 2022…..Gov. Charlie Baker on Friday vetoed a bill making immigrants without legal status eligible…
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Massachusetts House passes harassment bill to address revenge porn; gives option for law enforcement
By Chris Lisinski MAY 26, 2022…..The House voted unanimously Thursday to crack down on the distribution of sexually explicit materials…
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