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Beltway Politics
Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Sherrod Brown swoop into California for fundraisers »
Los Angeles Times
Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Sherrod Brown swooped into California this week for a money run.…
Business
Drink up in North Attleboro at last »
The Sun Chronicle
Massachusetts liquor laws are almost always accompanied by the adjective “Byzantine,” but the struggles of two area communities make the worst intrigues of the imperial court in Constantinople loo…
Boston Fed's President Makes Case for Interest Rate Hikes »
New York Times
Eric Rosengren, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, was a leading advocate for the Fed's economic stimulus campaign after the financial crisis.…
Rockwells: Berkshire Museum vowed to make gift 'permanent' »
Berkshire Eagle
Three generations of Norman Rockwell family members pressed the state attorney general's office last week to stop the sale of two of the artist's best-known paintings, producing a 1958 letter they say…
Dave's Soda and Pet City Owner Dave Ratner slams White House's efforts to dismantle ACA, 'embarrassed' for attending executive order signing »
The Republican
Dave Ratner, the owner of Agawam-based chain Dave's Soda and Pet City, doesn't blame customers who have expressed anger and criticism over his recent attendance at a White House executive order signin…
After criminal case, 'Codfather' faces more losses »
Cape Cod Times
So far, New Bedford fishing mogul Carlos Rafael has lost a fraction of his fishing empire after pleading guilty to 23 counts of false labeling and identification of fish, as well as cash smuggling, co…
Dave of Dave's Soda and Pet City posed with President Trump. Now he's under fire »
Boston Globe
Cannabis
House rejects bid to specify pot tax revenue for addiction treatment »
Lowell Sun
Joined by the entire Republican caucus and a small cadre of her fellow Democrats, Rep. Diana DiZoglio attempted Wednesday to restore a dollar figure on the amount of marijuana tax revenue that will be…
DPH slows medical marijuana fixes, infuriating patients »
Boston Globe
Governor Charlie Baker's administration has frozen an effort to expand the availability of medical marijuana, infuriating advocates who say the long-pending regulatory changes — which include allowi…
Pot board has three choices »
Boston Herald
The state treasurer's “point person” on pot, a Rhode Island medical marijuana analyst with deep ties to Bay State Democrats, and a leading child advocate have emerged as the finalists for a top re…
Civil Rights
Anti-transgender protections initiative set to appear on 2018 ballot »
The Daily Free Press
Massachusetts voters in 2018 will determine the fate of a law established in 2016 that protects transgender individuals from discrimination in public accommodations.…
Education
Bill Clinton Urges University Students In Boston To Be Willing To Compromise »
WBUR
The 10th annual Clinton Global Initiative University wraps up with a day of service in Boston Sunday. Hundreds of college students from all over the world have been taking part at the three-day event,…
College Town: WPI appoints Xiao new director of robotics engineering »
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Jing Xiao, a leader in robotics research and education, will join Worcester Polytechnic Institute in January as director of the university's pioneering robotics engineering program.…
Health Care
Rosenberg offers insurers only "small example" of reform plans
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State House News Service
Senate President Stan Rosenberg on Friday shed more light on what to expect in forthcoming health care legislation, which he said could emerge "as early as next week."…
Worcester Lawmakers Take Sides on Dental Care Bills »
Boston University News Service
A battle over healthy teeth continues to split Worcester legislators on Beacon Hill, as debate continues over the best way to increase access to dental care for underserved populations.…
Baker looking for ways to offset loss in federal health subsidies »
Lowell Sun
Judiciary
Lawmakers calling for criminal justice reform
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WWLP 22
A Senate proposal calls for dozens of changes to the state's criminal justice system, including raising the age for juvenile court jurisdiction to 19 and repealing mandatory minimums for certain drug …
Massachusetts criminal justice bill still "work in progress" »
The Associated Press (AP)
Massachusetts lawmakers are in the throes of a major debate about potential changes to the state's criminal justice system.…
Labor
T, MassDOT managers rail against hiring, promotion policies »
Boston Herald
Senior managers at MassDOT and the MBTA say union-placating moves, an “unfair” selection process and favoritism are hindering their ability to keep, and promote, the agencies' top employees, accor…
Here are the 25 most in-demand jobs in Massachusetts right now »
Boston Business Journal
Local Government
At $3 million Forest Park funding announcement, Rep. Angelo Puppolo's cellphone steals the show »
MassLive
Two words for State Rep. Angelo Puppolo Jr.: airplane mode.…
For Procurement Reform, Cities See Value in Learning What's Worked Elsewhere
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Governing
The way Joann Massey sees it, city procurement is an issue of civil rights. …
Consolidation Makes Sense, Yet Few Cities Have the Urge to Merge »
Governing
It's an issue that's playing out right now in St. Louis County.
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Easthampton City Councilor Peg Conniff, running for reelection, touts curiosity; finance and technology skills »
The Republican
At-large city councilor Margaret "Peg" Conniff says she's ready to roll up her sleeves during a second term, deploy her skills in finance and technology, ask lots of questions, and help move the city …
Easton selectmen's chairman to resign under financial cloud »
The Enterprise
An investigation by The Enterprise has identified hundreds of thousands of dollars in state and federal tax liens and monetary judgments in local courts assessed against Easton Board of Selectman chai…
4 acres of state land deeded to Truro »
Cape Cod Times
After two years of planning and negotiations, the state Department of Transportation has handed over 4 acres of an old highway cloverleaf in North Truro to the town for affordable housing.…
Opinion
Don't punish towns needlessly on pot laws »
Boston Globe
The growing number of Massachusetts communities that forbid marijuana businesses troubles marijuana advocates, and it should trouble state policy makers too. …
Chieppo: T must seize money-saving moment »
Boston Herald
Here's another one for that bulging “It could only happen in Massachusetts” file.…
Between the Lines: Immigrant abuse - Where's the outrage, Happy Valley? »
Valley Advocate
Politics
EDITORIAL: Feeney for state Senate »
The Sun Chronicle
Traditionally on Election Day, potential voters who pass up their chance to cast a ballot have a ready defense for their failure to participate in the democratic process.…
Groton's Beth Lindstrom formally announces U.S. Senate run against Elizabeth Warren »
Lowell Sun
Groton resident Beth Lindstrom, who has a long history within the state's Republican Party, formally announced her candidacy for U.S. Senate Saturday, pitching herself as a newcomer to campaigning who…
Senate hopefuls bring in big names for last campaign stops »
The Sun Chronicle
With voter turnout expected to be on the low side for a special Senate election Tuesday, both parties brought out their big names over the weekend to push people to the polls.…
Elizabeth Warren endorses Marty Walsh for mayor »
Boston Globe
Mayor Martin J. Walsh added one more big name to his list of endorsements on Sunday: US Senator Elizabeth Warren. Meanwhile, his challenger, Councilor Tito Jackson, announced a series of town hall mee…
Public Health
Drug overdoses on rise in three of Cape's largest towns »
Cape Cod Times
The mood at Barnstable Police Headquarters was somber Monday morning. There had been four drug overdoses in Barnstable during the Columbus Day weekend. Two were fatal. Two of them occurred at the same…
Surgeons reflect on roles in opioid crisis »
Lowell Sun
Public Safety
Massachusetts Senate Unanimously Approves Bump Stock Ban »
Click Lancashire
The unanimous, bipartisan vote came a day after lawmakers in the Massachusetts House voted 151-3 for an outright ban on the devices, which increase a weapon's rate of fire, turning it into an automati…
Most Berkshire police forces say military gear 'not something that's on our radar here' »
Berkshire Eagle
Grenade launchers, bayonets or weaponized vehicles?
Berkshire County law enforcement officials are saying "no thanks" to that potential opportunity.…
Massachusetts deploying 10-person emergency management team to Puerto Rico »
The Republican
State Government
In Las Vegas, Baker pays respects after mass shooting »
Wicked Local Marblehead
Gov. Charlie Baker recently visited the Las Vegas Tragedy Memorial site and paid his respects nearly two weeks after a lone shooter killed 58 people, including Tewksbury resident Rhonda LeRocque, and …
Transportation
Senate passes Donoghue bill targeting handicapped parking fraud
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Lowell Sun
A bill authorizing the Registry of Motor Vehicles to investigate charges that someone falsely obtained a handicapped parking placard and allowing the RMV to require documentation to verify the stated …
Rail-car manufacturer receives occupancy certificate »
Transportation Today
The Springfield Rail Car Factory, under construction in Massachusetts, recently received its Certificate of Facility Occupancy and was toured by Gov. Charlie Baker.…
T union claims MBTA has received only one bid for bus maintenance »
Boston Herald
Weekend News
House, Senate approve bump-stock bans »
Sentinel & Enterprise
Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives and senators on roll calls from the week of October 9-13.
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Protest of Eversource spraying draws crowd »
Martha's Vineyard Times
Approximately 50 Islanders gathered before the Eversource facility on Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road in Oak Bluffs Sunday afternoon to protest the utility's continued use of herbicides along its Island…
Throwing 'book' at custodial company »
Sentinel & Enterprise
NEARLY EVERYONE in Leominster has shared their disappointment in the school district's outsourced custodial company, Emerald Green, and it was Ward 5 City Councilor Rick Marchand's turn when he took t…
Restoring our water »
Cape Cod Times
It's not often when local officials ask for $7.5 million from the federal government and end up receiving $10 million. As a matter of fact, it's extremely rare, if not unprecedented.…
State Senate Passes Budget that Includes Funding for New Cape Tech High School »
Cape Cod Online
Cape Cod Regional Technical High School could get some more help from the state when it comes to funding their proposed new school.…
North Andover resident brings "outsider" perspective to 3rd District race »
Eagle Tribune
A hotel magnate and self described political outsider has joined the race to fill the open 3rd Congressional District seat in 2018.…
Legislator assists in hurricane relief »
Patriot Ledger
It used to be that when disaster struck, it wouldn't be long before Bill Driscoll would be on a plane heading to the scene.…
Letter: 'Sleazy' attacks will backfire »
Gloucester Times
I was sorry to see the Gloucester Daily Times get a story upside down in its Oct. 10 edition. Its front-page headline bellowed “GOP group hammers Democrats over raises.” …
Young politicians a common trend in Leominster »
Sentinel & Enterprise
Add the ages of current City Council candidate Brandon Robbins and School Committee candidate Isabelle Alera and you'll still have a number lower than the ages of most of the city's elected officials.…
Bill would ensure DOR notifies hotels of increased lodging taxes »
Sentinel & Enterprise
State Rep. Natalie Higgins has submitted new legislation ensuring the state Department of Revenue notify hotel operators when higher lodging taxes are implemented after a local hotel was not sent a no…
State commits $5.3M more to Cape Tech project »
Cape Cod Times
Twelve days before a district vote on the proposed new Cape Cod Regional Technical High School, the state agreed to shoulder another $5.3 million of the cost.…
State To Contribute $5.3 Million More To Tech School Project »
Cape News
The Massachusetts State Senate voted Thursday, October 12, on a supplemental budget to close out Fiscal Year 2017 and enable the state to pay some of its outstanding bills, including $49.8 million for…
Human trafficking forum to include survivors, legislators, experts »
Wicked Local Marshfield
This Saturday, a South Shore group will continue its work educating the community on an important and often hidden issue in the United States: human trafficking.…
State senators rally for justice reforms »
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
State senators on Thursday rallied behind a criminal justice bill they plan to debate this month, while acknowledging that the legislation doesn't go as far as some would like and it's passage would b…
EDITORIAL: Time to toughen Mass. seat belt law »
Sentinel & Enterprise
Massachusetts likes to perceive itself as ahead of the progressive curve. But when it comes to seat belt use and enforcement, it takes a back seat to the majority states that have enacted laws to ensu…
Legislation linked to group homes undergoes revision »
Cape Cod Times
Amendment likely for effort to regulate nonprofit activity in Barnstable.
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Dear Jeff »
Boston Globe
We hear you're looking for someplace to build a new corporate headquarters for Amazon, a second home, if you will.…
State lawmakers call on Congress to abolish the Electoral College
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WWLP 22
You cast your vote every four years to elect the President of the United States. But the winner of the popular vote doesn't always become President, as we've seen twice within the past 16 years.…
Berkshires Weigh In On Marijuana Regulations »
iBerkshires
Area residents want an equal shot at the economic boon that could come with the recreational marijuana industry.…
Kennedy Institute in Boston seemingly off the radar of Western Massachusetts »
Berkshire Eagle
When it was announced this month that former Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts President Mary K. Grant would be returning to Massachusetts in January to take the reins of the Edward M. Kennedy Ins…
Criminal Justice, Gun Bills In The Works; Baker's Bid For Amazon: The Week Ahead »
New England Public Radio
Before the end of the month, leaders in the Massachusetts Senate are hoping to pass sweeping changes to the state's criminal justice laws.
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Questions raised over statutory rape provision in senate criminal justice bill »
South Coast Today
A proposal within a comprehensive Massachusetts Senate criminal justice reform bill to create a “close age exception” for the state's statutory rape law is just one of several provisions to genera…
Despite Trump's Health-Care Changes, He's Keeping Obama's Opioid Strategy »
Governing
With no end to the epidemic in sight, the feds are helping some states treat more addicts.
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A boost for the arts: State hands out $500K to Northampton arts trust »
Gazette Net
An effort that began four years ago by a city arts trust to convert an old building on Hawley Street into affordable space for artists received a $500,000 shot in the arm from the state Friday.…
Candidate forum returns to Agudas Achim »
The Sun Chronicle
Long considered the premier event of the city's biennial election season, a candidate forum sponsored by Congregation Agudas Achim will return this year after an absence of six years.…
Editorial: State trooper gets due recognition for act of bravery »
The Recorder
Here are some brief thoughts on some of the events making news from around Franklin County and the North Quabbin area…
Randolph killing underscores dilemma for nursing homes »
Boston Globe
Walter D. Rice Jr. was growing increasingly aggressive and paranoid. Throughout the summer, the burly, 58-year-old nursing home resident, who suffered from brain damage as well as dementia, complained…
They're out to reveal the 'dirty little secret of higher education' »
Boston Globe
For all its faults, you can give the Internet credit for at least one big win: making prices far more transparent than they were in those dark days before http://everything.…
GOP's Lindstrom kicks off Senate campaign, saying Warren isn't focused on constituents »
Boston Globe
Longtime Republican operative Beth Lindstrom formally kicked off her campaign for US Senate on Saturday, taking square aim at Democratic US Senator Elizabeth Warren, who she said spent more time “le…
Baker assails move to halt Obamacare subsidies; Healey joins suit to protect payments »
Boston Globe
Elected officials from both parties and leaders from all corners of the health care industry on Friday condemned the White House's decision to cut off federal health care subsidies, warning the move w…
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Day Of Service Hosted By Former President Clinton, Chelsea Clinton
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Democratic Weekly Address: October 14, 2017
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