Politics
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Baker-Polito Administration extends moratorium on evictions and foreclosures to October
BOSTON — Today, Governor Charlie Baker extended the pause on evictions and foreclosures for 60 days, until October 17, 2020,…
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Expungement measure seen as way to tackle systemic racism in Massachusetts
Katie Lannan State House News Service Less than 20 percent of the people who have applied to have young adult…
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Immigration activists pushing for driver’s licenses for all in Massachusetts policing bill
As the details of a policing reform bill are being debated on and finalized, community activists are pushing for parts…
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Galvin plans to finish mailing ballot applications to 4.5 million Massachusetts voters next week
Chris Van Buskirk State House News Service The secretary of state’s office expects to finish sending applications for mail-in primary…
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During a spike in crime, Fall River City Council votes to transfer unused police funds to pay 2017 trash bill
On Tuesday, after spending the large part of an hour on the accuracy of a Fall River Reporter headline (without…
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Massachusetts COVID-19 hospitalizations drop as Baker announces more emergency funding
Massachusetts saw a decrease in hospitalizations in Thursday’s COVID-19 report. Massachusetts has seen 143 more positive cases announced in the…
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MA Senate democrats to discuss bills to replace seal, flag, prohibit Native American images, mascots
By Chris Van Buskirk State House News Service STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, JULY 16, 2020…..In a moment that spoke to the…
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Massachusetts Immigrant Protection Bill Gets Committee Seal of Approval
Katie Lannan State House News Service A bill that would limit local police cooperation with federal immigration officials earned a…
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City of Providence announces reparations Executive Order for black, indigenous people, and people of color
Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today joined City Councilwoman Nirva LaFortune, 1696 Heritage Group Vice President Keith Stokes, Founder and CEO…
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Trump Administration rescinds rule threatening to deport international students
BOSTON – Attorney General Maura Healey today issued the following statement in response to today’s announcement that the U.S. Department…
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