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While Auchincloss, Markey tout American Rescue Plan, both press for $15 minimum wage
While Democratic Massachusetts lawmakers are pleased with the likely passage of the American Rescue Plan, they don’t plan on stopping…
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Due to troubling reports concerning abuse, Beacon Hill to take up child protection bill
Matt Murphy Calling the drop during the pandemic in reports of suspected child abuse a “troubling” sign, House Speaker Ron…
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Senate passes $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill that includes $1,400 checks, child tax credits, more unemployment
The Senate passed a bill Saturday afternoon aimed at providing Americans and states with pandemic relief in addition to vaccine…
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Independent Massachusetts drivers’ group seeks $20 an hour minimum wage
Chris Van Buskirk State House News Service Representatives of a group representing around 800 rideshare drivers gathered outside the State…
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Tax Bills May Be Slapped on Small Business Recovery Grants
Thousands of small businesses have received hundreds of millions of dollars in state recovery grants since December, helping them to…
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House will seek to extend vote by mail option while lawmakers work on permanent bill
Michael P. Norton The House will seek to extend vote by mail options until June 30, 2021, Speaker Ron Mariano…
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Free bus rides, gas tax hike, surcharges, fees, highlight new overhaul bill
By Chris Lisinski FEB. 24, 2021…..A three-step, 12-cent gas tax increase, fare-free MBTA and regional transit authority buses, new surcharges…
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Bill to allow undocumented immigrants regular Massachusetts driver’s license relaunched
BOSTON – With a new legislative session in Massachusetts and a new administration in Washington, the Driving Families Forward Coalition…
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Massachusetts bill would establish universal child care , provide free early education and care
Some Massachusetts legislators are looking to provide more funding for education and child care. According to a statement, the Common…
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Animal cruelty fueling push to ban fur sales
Michael P. Norton Massachusetts would become the first state on the East Coast to outlaw the sale of fur products,…
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