Politics
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U.S. Rep. Pressley of Boston in push for national birth control law
Michael P. Norton BOSTON – Citing the threat of Republicans curbing access to birth control, Democrats in Washington introduced a…
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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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Baker Administration, DA Quinn, survivors, push for protections for domestic violence, sexual assault, assault and battery victims
DARTMOUTH – Today, Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito joined Secretary of Public Safety and Security Terrence Reidy,…
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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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Maura Healey secures Democratic nomination for Governor of Massachusetts; Sullivan beats out incumbent Gauvin
WORCESTER – Maura Healey on Saturday secured the Democratic nomination for Governor of Massachusetts, earning 71% of the vote over…
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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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Hundreds of thousands of people in Massachusetts receiving $500 this month
BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration announced last month its plan for a second round of $500 payments to low-income workers…
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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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