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Narrow Senate Vote Edges Rollins Nomination Forward
By Matt Murphy and Sam Doran Democrats in the U.S. Senate took a major step forward toward confirmation of Suffolk…
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Hodgson Opponent Gets Push From Beacon Hill Dems
Katie Lannan A Fall River Democrat vying to unseat long-serving Bristol Sheriff Thomas Hodgson got a hand from some state…
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Under Pressure, Massachusetts House and Senate Strike Deal Over ARPA
By Matt Murphy House and Senate leaders said Tuesday night that they had struck a deal to spend $4 billion…
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Baker and Polito both pass on 2022 guv race
By Matt Murphy State House News Service STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, DEC. 1, 2021…..Gov. Charlie Baker, a two-term Republican who at…
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With vax passports near, Baker voices opposition to mandate
Chris Lisinski/SHNS A day after Gov. Charlie Baker said Massachusetts may “soon” deploy a digital COVID-19 vaccine passport similar to…
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Bill mandating genocide history curriculum sent to Baker, United American Indians hold “National Day of Mourning”
Sam Doran SHNS Before gaveling out for a long Thanksgiving weekend, the Senate sent Gov. Charlie Baker bills affecting affordable…
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Biden drawing from reserves to address oil, gas prices
By Michael P. Norton State House News Service NOV. 23, 2021…..A day after AAA reported the average price of gas…
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“Normal Thanksgiving” on menu amid vaccinations, vigilance, health experts concerns
By Chris Lisinski State House News Service NOV. 22, 2021…..Massachusetts is recording new COVID-19 cases at the highest rate since…
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Massachusetts home prices climb to October record
Colin A. Young/SHNS Sales of both single-family homes and condominiums plummeted on a year-over-year basis in October as sky-high prices…
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New bill targets protesters outside homes of elected officials
By Matt Murphy State House News Service Protesters have chained themselves to boats in front of Gov. Charlie Baker’s home…
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