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Today on Beacon Hill
10:00am
Registry of Motor Vehicles Public Hearing
MassDOT Boardroom, Second Floor, State Transportation Building, 10 Park Plaza, Boston
Birthday: State Senator Julian Cyr
Quote of the Day
“There's no question that it would create a chilling effect with respect to at least some witnesses if the investigation is set up in such a way that members of the Legislature will know who is saying what or who is even in line as potential witnesses,”
Speaking about the witnesses in the Stan Rosenberg investigation fearing retaliation.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
Business
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Elected officials bond around Boston area's pitch to host Amazon
Boston Business Journal
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Putnam CEO sees transit, housing as business group's top priorities
Boston Business Journal
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Sunny days ahead for state's economy, but have an umbrella handy
Boston Business Journal
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Ex-N.J. Gov. Chris Christie visits DraftKings in Boston
Boston Herald
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'Cryptocurrency scheme': Unregulated digital token sales lead to charges
Boston Herald
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Officials bond around Boston area's pitch to host Amazon headquarters
Wicked Local Rockland
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'Too early' to talk incentives for Amazon in Massachusetts, Gov. Charlie Baker says
MassLive
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Boston, Somerville prime for Amazon final push
Boston Herald
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Historic Jacob Wirth Co. restaurant up for sale
Boston Globe
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People 'jumping to conclusions' about General Electric, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh says
MassLive
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Hopes dashed for Amazon headquarters in Weymouth
Patriot Ledger
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Rosenberg: Short-term rental regs 'not rocket science'
The Berkshire Eagle
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Here's the email Amazon sent to Boston about the short list for its second headquarters
MassLive
- Massachusetts Securities Division Takes Enforcement Action Against Caviar ICO, based in Cayman
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Rotary is turning a new leaf in Lynn
Lynn Daily News Item
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Amazon sites: Boston in, Berkshires out
The Berkshire Eagle
- Baker encouraged, but says he'll wait to hear from Amazon
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The Boston Area Is Among 20 Finalists For Amazon's Second Headquarters
WBUR
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Boston, Somerville consider regional effort to land Amazon's HQ2
Boston Business Journal
Civil Rights
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Mass. Senate to repeal dated abortion laws
The Recorder
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Massachusetts Senate Picking At Bones of Anti-Abortion Statutes
New Boston Post
Crimes
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Feds seek to disqualify Joyce's lawyer
Boston Herald
Education
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Baker seeks $15M for schools educating hurricane victims
The Associated Press (AP)
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Gov. Charlie Baker proposes $15 million in aid for Massachusetts school districts that accept Puerto Rican students
MassLive
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Education bills flow as committees face reporting deadline
The Herald News
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Baker, Lovely to speak at Keenan inauguration
Gloucester Times
Environment
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Dam removal, seawall funding awarded for Plymouth, Kingston, Marshfield
Wicked Local Plymouth
Health Care
Housing
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Rosenberg: Short-term rental regulation 'not rocket science'
Gloucester Times
Human Services
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Service with no benefits
Gloucester Times
Insurance
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Liberty Mutual sells life insurance unit for $3.3 billion as part of overhaul
Boston Business Journal
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Gov. Charlie Baker defends public health insurance change
MassLive
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In cost cutting move, state workers to have fewer health care choices
Sentinel & Enterprise
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Major Mass. Insurers Dropped From State Employee Health System
WBUR
Judiciary
Labor
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Protesters demand proper severance from Kindred Living in Needham Heights
Wicked Local Needham
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MBTA reaches tentative agreement with machinists union IAM Local 264
MassLive
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MBTA reaches 'tentative' agreement with bus mechanics union
Boston Herald
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Jury awards former MWRA worker $1.2 million for wrongful termination
Boston Globe
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Northampton City Council throws support behind movement to raise state minimum wage to $15 per hour
MassLive
Legislative
Local Government
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Fiscal woes prompt Hatfield special meeting
Gazette Net
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Attleboro sewer project expands, likely to cause continued traffic tie-ups
The Sun Chronicle
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Rockland receives nearly $8K for cultural programs
Wicked Local Rockland
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City official in charge of race dialogue leaves post
Boston Globe
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City-funded report on Brockton discrimination case finds no retaliation
The Enterprise
Public Safety
State Finance
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In budget tease, Baker details local aid increases
The Salem News
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Accord points to unrestricted local aid boost of at least 3.5 percent
Sentinel & Enterprise
State Government
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State Bill Would Create Commission To Investigate Harassment
WBUR
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A short federal government shutdown won't cause big disruption, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker says
MassLive
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With shutdown looming, Baker anticipates minimal Mass. disruption
Boston Globe
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State auditor approves unfunded mandated early voting costs
Leominster Champion
Transportation
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Steamship boots national news networks from ferry TVs
Cape Cod Times
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Winter woes put spotlight on Mattapan trolleys' fate
Dorchester Reporter
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When a 'minor' delay on the T isn't so minor
Boston Globe
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Keolis Crews Work To Keep Trains Running In Snow And Cold
GBH News
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As Green Line Extension moves forward, locals hope for expansion into Medford
The Tufts Daily
Utilities
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Fuel banks seek $25M in state assistance
Cape Cod Times