Politics
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U.S. House leaders reject $2 trillion compromise plan
By Matt Murphy Congressional House Democrats said Tuesday that they would remain in Washington as long as it takes to…
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Group of lawmakers unveil COVID-19 relief package; up to $600 a week unemployment, $1,200 stimulus, SNAP increase
WASHINGTON – Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus – 25 Democrats and 25 Republicans — unveiled its “March To Common…
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O’Connor challenges Senator Markey to seven debates
By Matt Murphy Republican Senate candidate Kevin O’Connor challenged U.S. Sen. Edward Markey on Monday to debate him seven times…
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Massachusetts court deciding legality of Governor Baker’s COVID-19 orders after Friday arguments
By Chris Lisinski SEPT. 11, 2020…..Six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, the state’s highest court is poised to decide whether…
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Turco: Crimes point to urgent need for bail reform
By Colin A. Young SEPT. 11, 2020…..Month after month, there are murders, kidnappings and rapes in Massachusetts that might be…
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Massachusetts restaurant owner lobbying Senate on fee cap
By Sam Doran John Schall is sick of shelling out to companies like DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats — and…
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Galvin: Mail-in voting a success, more money needed
By Matt Murphy SEPT. 8, 2020…..With the drama of ballot counting in the Fourth Congressional District behind him, Secretary of…
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Demo company fined for illegally donating $21,000 to Boston Mayor Walsh’s campaign
By Chris Lisinski A New Hampshire contracting company will pay a $75,000 fine to Massachusetts after the Office of Campaign…
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Arguments begin Friday concerning lawsuit against Governor Baker and COVID-19 response
The Massachusetts Superior Court hears oral arguments Friday concerning a lawsuit over Governor Charlie Baker’s executive orders during the COVID-19…
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Massachusetts employers face “staggering” hike in unemployment taxes
By Chris Lisinski With unemployment soaring, state lawmakers are considering ways to soften the blow from a major impending increase…
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