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11:00am House Session, Informal Session

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Birthdays: Rep. Kristin Kassner

“The technology’s changed,” Baker said. “I can go hands-free in my car right now without Bluetooth just by using the hands-free device that’s available on my phone, and I think as phones get more and more sophisticated and the distribution of those smart phones is now pretty broad the opportunity for people to use hands free devices is better than they’ve ever been,” Baker said.

Governor Charlie Baker

Expressing his support for a ban on handheld devices while driving.

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Taunton officials encourage local shopping during holiday season » Taunton Gazette

Worcester developer forced to pay $100,000 fine after mishandling asbestos removal » The Republican

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Mass. is getting one step closer to legal marijuana sales » Boston Globe

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Justice Department investigating Harvard over its admission policies » Boston Globe

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Former politician Carlos Henriquez appealing assault rap » Boston Herald

Longtime Somerville court clerk Tomasone suspended amid investigation » Boston Globe

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Lawmakers hear from public on parenting education bill » WWLP 22

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Alliance working toward consensus on dredging » Newburyport News

Nations decide to increase quota for Atlantic Bluefin tuna » Boston Globe

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JFK birth centennial ending on assassination anniversary » Boston Herald

On Colbert, Elizabeth Warren dodges question of whether Al Franken should resign » Boston Globe

Senate releases tax bill text ahead of 'unusually fast' vote » Boston Globe

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Mass. Eye and Ear says it needs larger system to thrive » Boston Globe

Human Services

In Billerica, a cell block for young men holds promise » Boston Globe

Immigration

AG Healey statement on ending Temporary Protective Status for Haitians » Sampan

Advocates: Congress holds key on Haiti refugee order » Boston Herald

AG Healy calls Trump's Haiti TPS decision 'reckless, illegal' » Wicked Local Newton

Brockton dad from Haiti fears deportation after Trump decision » The Enterprise

Massachusetts lawmakers slam White House decision to end protected status for Haitians » The Republican

Judiciary

Sweeping changes to Massachusetts' criminal justice system could soon reach Gov. Charlie Baker's desk » The Herald News

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Campaigns confident of signatures for sales tax cut, minimum wage, paid leave » Wicked Local Brookline

Local Government

Gov. Baker has until Saturday to sign bill that would allow for vital Lanesborough bridge along Pontoosuc Lake » Berkshire Eagle

Plymouth DA settles wrongful termination suit for $248k brought by former prosecutor » Boston Globe

Opinion

Beacon Hill legal bills need some sunlight » Eagle Tribune

Politics

Battenfeld: In 3rd District, a run at history » Boston Herald

Jack E. Robinson, frequent GOP candidate, found dead in Duxbury » Boston Globe

Public Health

Health advocates celebrate court-ordered tobacco company ads » The Salem News

Public Safety

Watching their backs: Troopers working under supervision of boss they are suing » Boston Herald

Photo ID Now Required To Enter Major State Office Building » WBUR

Texting While Walking? You Could Pay The Price » WGBH News

State Government

Signature deadline at hand for sponsors of ballot proposals » Boston Herald

Transportation

Shifting gears, Baker urges ban on handheld devices while driving » Boston Globe

Baker in shift on distracted driving bill » Commonwealth Magazine

MBTA GM, staff get near $100G office upgrade » Boston Herald

Residents, officials raise concerns about Middleboro train station » Wicked Local

Baker: Consultant will get commuter rail on track » Boston Herald

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Recipe of the Week

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 6 red apples, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large white onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 4 cups apple cider
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Pinch nutmeg
  • Pinch cinnamon

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Mix together the squash, carrot and apple and spread across two baking pans. Roast until well browned (about 40 minutes). Set aside.
  3. In a pot, heat oil. Then, add onion and garlic. Lower heat to medium and cook until slightly browned and translucent (about 10 minutes).
  4. Add roasted squash, carrot and apple to saucepan. Pour in cider, vegetable stock, thyme and bay leaf and return to medium-high heat. Simmer until all vegetables are soft. Discard thyme and bay leaves.
  5. Puree (using a blender or an immersion blender) and taste for seasoning, adding a pinch of nutmeg and cinnamon.

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