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Today on Beacon Hill
8:30am
Cannabis Control Commission Public Hearing
K111 Lecture Hall, Berkshire Community College, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield
10:45am
Special Senate Task Force on the Retail Sector of the Commonwealth
Union Station 125A Pleasant Street Northampton, MA 01060
11:00am
House Informal Session
House Chamber
11:00am
Senate Informal Session
Gardner Auditorium
11:30am
Shannon Grant Award Announcement
Grand Staircase, State House
2:00pm
Cannabis Control Commission Public Hearing
Leslie Philips Theater, Holyoke Community College, 303 Homestead Avenue, Holyoke
Quote of the Day
“If true, they would appear to me to be a clear disregard of the firewall, and a violation of the standards all members are held to,” she said. “The serious nature of these allegations is why it is critical that the investigation be completed in as thorough a manner as possible.”
On new reports of Bryon Hefner's involvement in Senate matters.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Kennedy, Moulton in separate orbits, for now
Boston Globe
Business
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Wayfair Eyes Mammoth Back Bay Property for Headquarters
Boston Magazine
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Big reveal from Attorney General due on Berkshire Museum art sale
The Berkshire Eagle
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Business 2018: Valley's economy is riding high, experts more optimistic than they've been in years
Gazette Net
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Have you visited a black-owned restaurant this month?
Boston Globe
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Bezos could change the dynamic
Commonwealth Magazine
Cannabis
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Pot dispensaries to open soon in Mashpee, Plymouth
Cape Cod Times
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Small farmers want state's promise kept on craft cannabis
The Berkshire Eagle
Education
Environment
Health Care
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Partners Healthcare says data breach exposed patient information
Boston Business Journal
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Salem Hospital neurosurgeon named to Board of Registration in Medicine
The Salem News
Housing
Human Services
Labor
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MBTA makes peace with bus mechanics union today
Boston Globe
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Labor Department plan could let the boss pocket the tip
Boston Globe
Legislative
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New Rosenberg-Hefner allegations called 'concerning,' while GOP says Rosenberg has 'lost all credibility'
MassLive
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Stan Rosenberg 'certainly shouldn't be Senate president' if email allegations are true, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker says
MassLive
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Charlie Speaks: Rosenberg's Senate Status Hangs in the Balance
New Boston Post
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'I did not allow Bryon Hefner to influence my actions and decisions,' Stan Rosenberg says after email allegations
MassLive
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Baker: Rosenberg can't return as Senate prez if new allegations are true
Boston Herald
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Stan Rosenberg Faces Murky Political Future after Hefner Email Reveal
Boston Magazine
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Mayor Walsh Wonders How Long Senate Can Go Without Permanent President
WBUR
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BAKER: "NO WAY" ROSENBERG SHOULD REGAIN PRESIDENCY IF CHARGES ARE TRUE
State House News Service
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How they voted: Western Mass. lawmakers weigh in on early voting costs, combatting Alzheimer's
MassLive
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Tumult in Mass. Senate as politicians angle for top job
Boston Globe
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Rosenberg says report of new allegations contains 'significant factual inaccuracies'
The Recorder
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Sen. Stanley Rosenberg scandal deepens
Boston Herald
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New House budget chief rakes in campaign cash
Gloucester Times
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Senate panel calls hearing on net neutrality
Boston Herald
Local Government
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Walsh: State aid levels contributing to "crisis here in the city"
State House News Service
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Plainville officials want more liquor licenses for the town
The Sun Chronicle
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Key Senate committee OKs $25M for new police HQ
The Eagle Tribune
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O'Connor looks back at town council service in Weymouth
Wicked Local Weymouth
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Lawrence's Rep. Moran Secures $700K for More Lawrence Police
The Valley Patriot
Public Safety
State Government
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STATE HOUSE ROUNDUP: Time to make some adjustments
Wicked Local Salem
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Charlie Baker had a not-so-stellar week
Boston Globe
Transportation
Utilities
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State's 3 utilities will decide fate of N. Pass
Commonwealth Magazine
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Disputed N.H. power project faces doubt on Beacon Hill
Boston Globe
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Mass. utilities ordered to set new rates based on federal tax cuts
Boston Globe
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State Senate panel calls net neutrality hearing
Gloucester Times