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Markey bill gives incentives for mask mandates
Chris Lisinski States would be able to access a new batch of federal funding by adopting clear face covering or…
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Black leaders look to shape closed-door Massachusetts police reform talks
By Katie Lannan A group of Black community leaders and organizations have told lawmakers negotiating over a police reform bill…
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Citing Breonna Taylor case, Baker again presses for Massachusetts policing reform bill
By Katie Lannan Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday again voiced interest in a quick resolution for the policing reform bill…
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Markey joins rally to allow people to obtain Massachusetts license without proof of being legal resident
U.S. Senator Edward Markey spoke at a rally Saturday to urge Beacon Hill to pass a bill that would allow…
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Baker concerned about President Trump’s unemployment benefit, wants fourth stimulus bill
By Katie Lannan AUG. 11, 2020…..Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday voiced concern with President Trump’s plan for funding a scaled-down…
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Governor Baker signs $1.8 Billion bond bill to improve information technology, public safety and food security
BOSTON – Governor Charlie Baker Friday signed An Act Financing the General Governmental Infrastructure of the Commonwealth, which authorizes up…
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Massachusetts Senate says no to sports betting
Colin A. Young State House News Service The Senate kept legal sports betting out of the economic development bill it…
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Six lawmakers named to draft final Massachusetts policing bill
Katie Lannan State House News Service Three senators who helped craft their branch’s policing bill will join the Judiciary Committee’s…
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Massachusetts House approves police reform bill on 93-66 vote
By Chris Van Buskirk State House News Service STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, JULY 24, 2020…..And on the third day, after sessions…
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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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