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Today on Beacon Hill
9:00am
State House Innovation Day
Great Hall, State House
11:00am
House Informal Session
House Chamber
11:00am
Senate Informal Session
Gardner Auditorium
1:00pm
Citizens' Housing & Planning Association Passive House for Affordable Housing Forum
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Morris Auditorium, 600 Atlantic Avenue, Boston
Quote of the Day
“Massachusetts ranks in the top three of per capita debt in the country,” said Rep. Jim Lyons (R-Andover), the lone member who opposed the package. “Our overall debt has increased from $19 billion to over $26 billion dollars since 2009. The overall debt per person in Massachusetts has grown from approximately $23,000 in 2010 to over $32,000 in 2016. Our overall spending is unsustainable. My job is to protect the hardworking taxpayers and families of my district and that is exactly what my vote does.”
Speaking about the affordable housing bill which he was the only member to oppose.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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US Rep. Richard Neal invites Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi as guest for President Donald Trump's 1st State of the Union Address
MassLive
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US Rep. Richard Neal seeks White House update on Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands hurricane recovery efforts
MassLive
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Moulton will bring Salvadoran guest to State of the Union
The Salem News
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Kochs rally donors to spend more to protect business gains
Boston Globe
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Republicans give voice to audacious effort to discredit FBI, Mueller
Boston Globe
Business
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Employee theft 'shockingly common' at nonprofits
Boston Globe
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Court filing suggests talks underway to resolve Berkshire Museum art sale
The Berkshire Eagle
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Maine bottlers say their raw water is like 'miracle drug' — and safe
Boston Globe
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Berkshire Museum art-sale litigators not always on opposing sides
The Berkshire Eagle
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New name just the tip of Salem foundation's rebranding effort
The Salem News
Education
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Bright Futures early childhood educators are optimistic positive changes coming: Viewpoint
MassLive
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POLITICS: Money matters for college students
Wicked Local Arlington
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Jeff Riley, Lawrence official, gets nod for state education commissioner
Boston Globe
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In defense of recess
Commonwealth Magazine
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Funds for buses causing stress for regional schools
Sentinel & Enterprise
Environment
Gaming
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If sexual misconduct allegations against Steve Wynn are true, he fails Massachusetts casino standards, Gov. Charlie Baker says
MassLive
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State gaming panel to hold hearing on allegations of misconduct against casino mogul Steve Wynn
Boston Globe
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Fantasy sports sites could face hefty fees
The Salem News
Health Care
Housing
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Truro mulls townwide restriction on house size
Cape Cod Times
Insurance
Labor
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Salary program for women takes aim at wage gap
Boston Herald
Legislative
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Friedman appointed to review Senate's sexual harassment policies
Wicked Local Burlington
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Dark cloud remains amid Rosenberg investigation
Lowell Sun
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Departure of only black senator leaves void in Statehouse
South Coast Today
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The Column: Intrigue over senator's departure
Lowell Sun
- Massachusetts State Senate sessions subdued after Stan Rosenberg's resignation
Local Government
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Keller @ Large: City Council President Wants Boston To 'Think Outside The Box'
GBH News
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Worcester councilors are asked to scrap automatic pay raises
Worcester Telegram
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At forum, state officials urged to bring development to Nashoba Valley
Lowell Sun
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Hinds, others, call for greater promotion of the region's outdoor recreation
The Recorder
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Lynn house may be demolished due to drug overdoses
Lynn Daily News Item
Public Safety
State Government
Transportation
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$420,000 for East Road bridge replacement
Athol Daily News
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East-West rail study back on track
WWLP 22
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East-West rail study's inclusion in MassDOT plan a 'major breakthrough,' Sen. Eric Lesser says
MassLive
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“Major” East-West rail announcement expected Monday
WWLP 22
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BRPC Wants to Know How Towns Spend Chapter 90 Funds
iBerkshires
Utilities
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Baker plans home energy audit
State House News Service
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AG Healey to scrutinize Baker's choice of Northern Pass in Massachusetts clean energy procurement
MassLive
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Fossil fuel burners, clean energy sector, and Democrat Setti Warren pan Eversource hydro deal for Massachusetts
MassLive
- Solar Fees are Burning Southern New England