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“First of all, he was open-minded in terms of the issue, in terms of yes or no, and secondly, I think his past experience of being a chair of a committee, the open-mindedness of the work I saw him do in his previous committee, his abilities and what not, I saw this as a very important committee,”
Commenting on Rep. Cusack being appointed Chair of the new Committee on Marijuana Policy.
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Beltway Politics
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'They friends of yours?': Trump asks black reporter to set up meeting with Black Caucus
The Berkshire Eagle
- Baker cautious in criticism of immigration order
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Kennedy wants Feds to come clean on immigration
The Sun Chronicle
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After Russia bombshells, Trump zeroes in on media
Boston Globe
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As Presidents Live Longer, Doctors Debate Whether To Test For Dementia
WBUR
Business
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Local eateries close in nod to immigrant help
Boston Herald
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DAY WITHOUT IMMIGRANTS HITS LYNN
Lynn Daily News Item
- Marijuana-cultivation facility gets green light in Fitchburg
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Largest investor of GateHouse Media, parent company of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette and other Massachusetts newspapers, sold to Japan-based SoftBank Group
MassLive
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Promises, promises: Massachusetts companies are missing hiring goals even with hefty tax breaks
Boston Business Journal
Civil Rights
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North Adams pledges to defend civil rights
The Berkshire Eagle
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Group Taking On AG Healey, Looking To Zap State's Stun-Gun Ban
New Boston Post
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Federal suit aims to zap stun gun ban
Boston Herald
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Former Senate Candidate Launches Group To Fight Voter Suppression
WBUR
Crimes
Education
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$3M to 'enhance' marine research
The Salem News
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'Using Weakness To Create Strength': MIT Engineers Discover Structure That Makes Materials More Resilient
WBUR
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UMass Lowell awarded $5M grant for life sciences
Sentinel & Enterprise
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UML nets $5M grant to fund biomed lab
Lowell Sun
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Should the state adopt legislation banning the use of Native American symbols as mascots?
Boston Globe
Gaming
Health Care
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GOP health plan redirects money from poor to rich
The Berkshire Eagle
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Shkreli defends drug prices, spars with protesters at heated UMass Boston event
Boston Business Journal
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Steward to acquire eight hospitals in three states
Boston Business Journal
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Baker talks sanctuary cities, pot and health care costs
The Eagle Tribune
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Republican Health Care Proposal Would Cover Fewer Low-Income Families
WBUR
Housing
Judiciary
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Massachusetts Senate Democrats propose criminal justice reforms, including eliminating mandatory minimums
MassLive
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Criminal justice reforms include Restorative Justice
WCVB
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Senators push criminal justice reform
Boston Globe
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ICE Detains A Victim Of Domestic Abuse At Texas Courthouse
WBUR
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Democratic Mass. Senators Lay Out Bevy Of Criminal Justice Proposals
WBUR
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Senators eager to advance criminal justice system changes
State House News Service
Labor
Legislative
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Salem state senator talks 2017 legislative priorites
Wicked Local
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The Committee Focused on Changing the Marijuana Law Has Been Formed
Boston Magazine
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WMass lawmakers well represented on House Ways and Means committee
MassLive
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New Senate chairs look at policy issues
Lowell Sun
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DeLeo names leaders for House
The Berkshire Eagle
Local Government
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Polito Signs Community Compacts With Lanesborough, Windsor
iBerkshires
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How's the Mayor Doing? A Color-Coded App Can Answer That
New York Times
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Vargas warns of ICE raids
The Eagle Tribune
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Selectman's complaints raised past issue
Worcester Telegram
Public Safety
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Shooting with impunity
Commonwealth Magazine
State Government
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Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito says Baker administration to continue building on Pittsfield's economic development successes
MassLive
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Lanesborough, Windsor sign Community Compacts
Commonwealth Magazine
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Rosenberg: Senator assignments were tougher than redistricting
The Berkshire Eagle
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Berkshire legislators earn spots in leadership
The Berkshire Eagle
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Spotlight on partnerships: Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito tours Pittsfield with Mayor Tyer
The Berkshire Eagle
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Attorney General Maura Healey Will Defy Climate Change Subpoena
Boston Magazine
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Berkshire Delegation Gets Committee Assignments
iBerkshires
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Here's where Massachusetts's top elected officials stand on the push to become a 'sanctuary state'
Boston.com
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AG Healey won't comply with new subpoena
Boston Globe
Taxation
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Action! Film workers make their case at Statehouse to keep industry tax credit
Sentinel & Enterprise
Transportation
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Facing nearly $1M deficit, WRTA hiking fares, cutting services
Worcester Telegram
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Worcester-Boston express train should accommodate 9-to-5 workers, Mayor Joe Petty and City Manager Ed Augustus say
MassLive
- Rep Madaro Testifies on Late Night MBTA Service
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Baker wants MBTA Control Board extended
The Valley Dispatch
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Is the state tracking your moves through your E-ZPass?
WWLP 22
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They're back. Potholes. You know you hate them.
Boston Globe
Utilities
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Baker tapping the brakes on cellphone limits
Sentinel & Enterprise
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Vineyard Power vying for offshore wind farm
Cape Cod Times
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Polito Offers No Firm Answer On 'Last Mile' Broadband Expansion
New England Public Radio
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$17 billion in investments needed in drinking water over next 20 years
The Reminder