Politics
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Study pegs Massachusetts wealth surtax haul at $1.3 Billion
By Matt Murphy JAN. 13, 2022…..A new tax on Massachusetts millionaires would add about $1.3 billion in revenue for the…
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Fall River Fire Department Awarded Nearly $35,000 Safety Equipment Grant
The Baker-Polito Administration today announced $5 million in grant funding awarded to 306 Massachusetts fire departments from the FY22 Firefighter…
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Like housing costs, interest in rent control running high
By Chris Lisinski JAN. 11, 2022…..If the city of Chelsea had been allowed to implement a cap on how much…
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Rachael Rollins Sworn in as United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts
Rachael Splaine Rollins was sworn in today as the United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts. U.S. District Court…
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Biden-Harris Administration to require insurance, group health plans to cover cost of at-home COVID-19 tests
The Biden-Harris Administration is requiring insurance companies and group health plans to cover the cost of over-the-counter, at-home COVID-19 tests,…
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Mayor of Attleboro announces run for Bristol County Sheriff
In a statement, Attleboro Mayor Paul Heroux has announced a run for Sheriff of Bristol County. Heroux stated that he…
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State opening access to digital vaccine passports
By Matt Murphy JAN. 10, 2022…..Vaccinated residents of Massachusetts beginning Monday will be able to access a digital record of…
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Massachusetts bill would give students mental health days
By Katie Lannan The COVID-19 pandemic, marked by disrupted routines and social isolation, has drawn new attention to issues around…
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Supply, Labor Strains Squeeze Restaurants, Supermarkets
By Chris Lisinski Supermarkets are turning to different brands than they normally stock in order to fill empty shelves, restaurants…
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Massachusetts COVID Hospitalizations Jump 40% In One Week
Chris Lisinski Massachusetts now has more COVID-19 patients hospitalized than at any point since May 2020, surpassing the tally of…
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