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"Rather than take a single vote to prevent gun violence, as their first order of business in the new Congress, House Republican leaders will instead seek to punish those of us who speak up about the need to act," she wrote on Facebook. "They should know this: there is no punishment that will deter me from standing with American families devastated by gun violence."

Congresswoman Katherine Clark

In response to House leadership passing a rule to fine and punish lawmakers for recording from the chamber's floor.

News By Category
Business

Fishing in 2016: The year didn't go swimmingly for industry » Gloucester Times

Trump Aide Partnered With Firm Run by Man With Alleged KGB Ties » Bloomberg Politics

Here's when marijuana shops will open in Massachusetts » Mic

LakePharma Inc. one step closer to bringing 150 jobs to old Worcester State Hospital grounds » MassLive

Legislature delays marijuana shops, deadlines by 6 months » Boston Herald

Civil Rights

Post-election donations to Berkshire Immigrant Center soar » Berkshire Eagle

Environment

Plastic bag ban to begin in Amherst » Gazette Net

Boost the Renewable Portfolio Standard » Commonwealth Magazine

Blackstone among DCR's First Day Hikes » Worcester Telegram

Federal

Trump has offered no insight on how he'll protect diplomats » Sentinel & Enterprise

Health Care

Once-promising diabetes 'breakthrough' comes unglued with a major retraction » STAT News

For Many, Fewer Obamacare Choices Doesn't Mean Higher Prices » WBUR

Study: If Medical Care By Family Members Of Sick Kids Were Paid, Costs Could Total Up To $35B » WBUR

Personal care attendants have less training, checks than other home care workers » MassLive

Housing

A move to bring more affordable housing turns into a fight » Boston Globe

Mass. for-sale home inventory at 12-year low » State House News Service

Mass. single-family sales soar » Boston Herald

Human Services

Push Is On To Pass Mass. Homeless Bill Of Rights » New England Public Radio

Judiciary

Charlie Baker, state 'stingy' with prison pardons » Boston Herald

SJC to get rolling on OUI joint issues » Boston Herald

Labor

Service workers' union braces for Trump presidency by cutting spending » Boston Globe

AG Healey issues advisory on minimum wage increase, information to be available in 14 languages » Sampan

Legislative

Legislators carrying on the good fight » Lynn Daily News Item

With only 1 week before deadline, lawmakers trying to get bills to governor » WWLP 22

Delay in implementation of marijuana in Massachusetts? Lawmakers sent bill to Gov. Charlie Baker's desk » MassLive

Bill to restore Pittsfield bus drivers' pension payments now on Gov.'s desk » Berkshire Eagle

Baker to decide whether state lawmakers will receive pay raises » WWLP 22

Attleboro state rep visiting Israel will miss swearing-in ceremony » The Sun Chronicle

State Senate votes to delay marijuana dispensaries by 6 months » Boston Herald

Electeds of color hear residents' priorities » Bay State Banner

Local Government

Shirking snow shoveling in Boston this winter could cost you $1,500 » Boston Globe

15 Public Art Projects Around Boston 2016 Brought Us » WBUR

Legal dispute kills potential dispensary in Danvers » Salem News

In Boston, a snowy sidewalk could really cost you soon » Berkshire Eagle

Baker considers steeper fines for snowy Boston sidewalks » Worcester Telegram

Baker mulls fine bill as Boston weighs snowy sidewalks crackdown » South Coast Today

Selectmen Finally Settle on MVC Appointment » Martha's Vineyard Gazette

Opinion

The consequences of not vetoing the Israel resolution » Boston Globe

Our view: Small grants go a long way toward preservation » Gloucester Times

Fitzgerald: So much promise squandered from groundbreaking commander in chief » Boston Herald

In Massachusetts, Repeating History, Hoping For Redemption » WBUR

Op-ed by Boston Mayor Walsh: Helping Boston's homeowners » Sampan

Politics

Dems using Trump cabinet picks as pressure point on Baker » South Coast Today

Newton Mayor Setti Warren is 'strongly considering' a 2018 run for governor » Boston.com

Politics in review: City council, state races, the charter cap » Bay State Banner

Public Health

Five years later, compliance with Mass. concussion law remains spotty » Boston Globe

AED bill awaiting committee approval as Massachusetts legislative session winds down » My Fox Boston

Public Safety

Program on mass incarceration in Massachusetts slated for Jan. 4 » Newburyport News

Bristol County Sheriff Hodgson to be sworn in for fourth term » South Coast Today

Police Misconduct Allegations Brought Calls In 2016 For Change In Supervision » WAMC

State Government

Despite Long Lines, Early Voting Proved To Be A Hit In Massachusetts » WGBH News

Push is on for online Lottery sales » The Lowell Sun

State honoring Lowell's Nancy Donahue as cultural philanthropist » The Lowell Sun

Gov. Baker sets date for State of the State address » Taunton Gazette

Taxation

Mass. among few states that has not adopted federal tax deadlines » The Valley Dispatch

Transportation

Hingham's new $7 million ferry terminal to open next month » The Patriot Ledger

Mass. banking on test drives to spur electric vehicle sales » Sentinel & Enterprise

Baker Announces $12 Million in Federal Funding to Speed Up Deployment of Electric Cars » Go Local Worcester

Senate bill aiming to keep kids out of front passenger seats » WWLP 22

Utilities

Downwinders Call on State Officials to Support Pilgrim Shutdown » Cape Cod Online

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Recipe of the Week

SWEDISH SPICED WINE (GLÖGG)

Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street

Makes 10 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1½ CUPS BRANDY

  • 1 CUP RAISINS

  • 1½ CUPS WATER

  • 248 GRAMS (1¼ CUPS PACKED) LIGHT BROWN SUGAR

  • 12 3-INCH STRIPS ORANGE ZEST (2 ORANGES)

  • 8 3½-INCH CINNAMON STICKS, BROKEN INTO ROUGH PIECES

  • 3 -INCH PIECE FRESH GINGER, CUT INTO 6 PIECES AND SMASHED

  • 5 DRIED BLACK MISSION FIGS

  • 1 TABLESPOON CARDAMOM PODS, LIGHTLY CRUSHED

  • 1 TABLESPOON WHOLE CLOVES

  • 1 TEASPOON BLACK PEPPERCORNS

  • 2 TABLESPOONS LEMON JUICE

  • 4 TEASPOONS ANGOSTURA BITTERS

  • FOR THE GLÖGG

  • 2 750-MILLILITER BOTTLES DRY RED WINE

  • BRANDIED RAISINS AND SLIVERED ALMONDS, TO SERVE (OPTIONAL)

Directions

  1. In a 2-cup liquid measuring cup, combine the brandy and raisins. Microwave until steaming but not bubbling, about 1½ minutes. Let sit for at least 1 hour. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the water, sugar, zest, cinnamon, ginger, figs, cardamom, cloves and peppercorns and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Cover, remove from the heat and let sit 30 to 60 minutes.

  2. Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the brandy into the pan, reserving the raisins. Strain the brandy-spiced syrup mixture into a bowl, discarding the solids. Stir in the lemon juice and bitters. Use immediately or transfer to a jar and refrigerate for up to 1 month.

  3. In a large pot over medium, combine the wine and concentrate and heat gently until bubbles just begin to form around the edges. Do not boil. Ladle into cups and serve garnished with brandied raisins and slivered almonds, if desired.

Tip: Don’t use a heavily oaked or highly tannic wine. A dry, slightly fruity, medium-bodied red wine made the best glögg. Our top pick was a Côtes du Rhône, but Beaujolais also worked well, as did grenache or syrah-based blends.

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