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Today on Beacon Hill
10:00am
Joint Committee on Ways & Means: FY19 Consensus Revenue Hearing Joint Committee on Ways and Means & ANF
Gardner Auditorium
1:00pm
Joint Committee on Transportation: Public Hearing
A-1
6:00pm
Mass. Young Republicans Holiday Party
The Brahmin American Cuisine & Cocktails, 33 Stanhope Street, Boston
6:00pm
Reception for Rep. Juana Matias for Congress
El Tamarindo, 1785 Florida Avenue NW, Washington, DC
6:00pm
Holiday Mixer with Lawrence City Councilor Pavel Payano
Terra Luna Cafe, 225 Essex Street, Lawrence
6:00pm
Mass. Young Republicans Holiday Party
The Brahmin American Cuisine & Cocktails, 33 Stanhope Street, Boston
6:00pm
Reception for Rep. Juana Matias for Congress
El Tamarindo, 1785 Florida Avenue NW, Washington, DC
6:00pm
Holiday Mixer with Lawrence City Councilor Pavel Payano
Terra Luna Cafe, 225 Essex Street, Lawrence
Birthday: State Senator Peter Durant
Birthday: State Senator Cindy Friedman
Quote of the Day
“I would be happy if it were out of the country, to be honest with you,” said acting Senate President Harriette Chandler. “I want so badly for this to be so squeaky clean. I don’t want there to be a hint of anything being the slightest bit wrong or off-color.”
Speaking about the investigation of the sexual misconduct allegations against Stan Rosenberg's husband.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Massachusetts senators: Delay net neutrality vote
Milford Daily News
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Bannon tells Roy Moore's supporters: 'They want to take your voice away'
Boston Globe
- Rep. Seth Moulton: Pelosi's Response To Conyers Allegations Shows Why Democrats Need New Leadership
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Moulton urges Franken to resign, says Pelosi 'didn't respect the women' who came forward against Conyers
Boston Globe
Business
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'They that go down to the sea in ships'
Commonwealth Magazine
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With Amazon in mind, Suffolk Downs developer seeks environmental review waiver
Boston Globe
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At this Cambridge biotech, workers are tested to understand patients' diet experience
Boston Globe
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Exxon counters Maura Healey
Boston Herald
Cannabis
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Regulators mull landscape for cannabis clubs, budtenders
State House News Service
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Open bar: Cannabis commission focuses on "social consumption"
Commonwealth Magazine
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Ipswich may need new recreational pot vote
Wicked Local Ipswich
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First medical marijuana dispensary in Worcester County opens its doors in Leicester
Worcester Telegram
Civil Rights
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Abortion foes fall short on ballot push
Newburyport News
Crimes
Education
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New law allows for bilingual teaching in MA public schools
Western Mass News
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Tito Jackson slams BPS' 'Home Base' assignment plan
Boston Herald
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In School Funding Court Battles, There's Been a Winning Shift
Governing
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Harvard sticks with restrictions on all-male clubs, eliciting lawsuit threats
Boston Globe
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Judge dismisses two counts against UMass in death of confidential informant
Gazette Net
Health Care
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Sen. Warren 'very concerned' about proposed CVS/Aetna deal
WWLP 22
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Nurses, hospitals get ready for battle over patient staffing limits
Boston Business Journal
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Massachusetts reproductive rights groups join anti-Trump lawsuit over birth control
MassLive
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Home health agency agrees to pay $14 million to settle MassHealth billing allegations
Boston Globe
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Health agency with Wilmington office must pay $14M settlement for improper billing
Lowell Sun
Housing
Judiciary
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Worcester attorney Blake Rubin to run for DA
Worcester Mag
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Worcester lawyer nominated for judgeship
Worcester Telegram
Labor
Legislative
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3 women poised to seek Senate presidency, amid Rosenberg firestorm
Boston Herald
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How The Mass. Legislature Can Get Closer To Gender Balance
WBUR
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Leaders call for out-of-state probe
Boston Herald
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Senate in 'uncharted water' with changes
Boston Herald
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Rep. Steve Ultrino secures $1.5M for Malden projects in House bill
Wicked Local Malden
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For state Rep. Lori Ehrlich, 2018 will mark a decade atop Beacon Hill
Wicked Local Marblehead
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These senators want the Massachusetts Senate presidency if Stan Rosenberg steps down permanently
MassLive
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Donoghue seen as good Senate president
Lowell Sun
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Stanley Rosenberg stripped of stipend, 'no guarantee' he will retake post
Boston Herald
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Support for state Sen. Stan Rosenberg remains strong in home district
MassLive
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Friedman named to Senate Ethics panel
Sentinel & Enterprise
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Mass. State Senate Leadership Battle Quickly Spills Into The Open
WBUR
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Majority Leader to Replace Mass. Senate President Amid Investigation
NECN
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Rosenberg Probe Begins, Senator Expects Out-of-State Independent Investigator
New Boston Post
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Senate Panel Promises Confidentially in Rosenberg Probe
NECN
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Senate panel promises confidentiality in Rosenberg probe
WCVB
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Rosenberg faces daunting path back to power, Dems say
Boston Globe
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State Senate opens ethics inquiry into Stan Rosenberg
Boston Globe
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Senate ethics committee vows to release findings of Rosenberg probe
Boston Herald
- New Mass. Senate president elected, investigation launched
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Massachusetts Senate Ethics Committee pledges to release Rosenberg report to the public
MassLive
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Aspirations spur DiDomenico to bail on Rosenberg probe
State House News Service
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College Democrats Lobby Mass. Government on Five Bills
The Harvard Crimson
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Sen. Chandler of Worcester to serve as acting Senate president
Boston Business Journal
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Out-of-state investigator sought for Rosenberg probe
Worcester Telegram
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Local officials say support for Rosenberg still strong
Sentinel & Enterprise
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Harriette Chandler Elected Interim Massachusetts Senate President
Boston Magazine
Local Government
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New day dawns in Stoughton politics as voters recall 3 selectmen
Patriot Ledger
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Worcester tax rate makes another shift to the business side
Worcester Telegram
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In 2018, five elections slated for Swampscott
Wicked Local Swampscott
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School Committee reps update selectmen on district budget
The Landmark
State Government
Utilities
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Passions run high as Housie residents decry 'smart' water meters
the Berkshire edge