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Beltway Politics
NRA chief warns of Democratic 'saboteurs' »
Boston Globe
The head of the National Rifle Association on Thursday delivered a defiant and conspiracy-laden response following the Florida high school massacre, darkly warning conservatives at a conference near W…
Business
Wayfair fails to deliver progress on profit, sending stock tumbling »
Boston Globe
Wayfair's tagline is “a zillion things home.” But investors would prefer a few million in profit. The Boston-based furniture and housewares retailer on Thursday posted a wider-than-expected fourth…
Inside the Government Center garage site that will become a 480-foot tower »
Boston Business Journal
The $226.8 million building permit for Bulfinch Crossing's 46-story residential tower was the third-largest building permit filed in Boston in 2017, according to data from American City Business Journ…
Towering proposals: Developing air-rights projects in Boston is not for the faint of heart »
Boston Business Journal
Fenway Center has been John Rosenthal's albatross for a decade and a half. The real estate developer and gun-safety advocate had grown used to waking up in a cold sweat, wondering what else needed to …
Under pressure, Boston-based SimpliSafe cuts ties with NRA »
Boston Business Journal
Cannabis
Outer Cape farmers to seek place in marijuana market »
Cape Cod Times
Five farms in Truro and one in neighboring Wellfleet will band together April 1 to apply to grow marijuana as a craft crop, tapping into what could be an important economic boost for Cape Cod's rural,…
Pot board members say retail sales could be delayed »
The Newburyport News
Members of the state's Cannabis Control Commission are warning that they could delay the anticipated July 1 start of retail marijuana sales if regulators lack the technology or staff to oversee the mu…
Marijuana Commission Chair: 'We Won't Launch Unless We Feel Like We Can' »
WGBH
Steven Hoffman, the chairman of the Cannabis Control Commission, said Wednesday the regulatory body is “agonizing” over striking a regulatory balance between public safety, health, and access to t…
Civil Rights
State: Sexual harassment complaints soar in wake of #metoo movement »
The Sun Chronicle
Sexual harassment complaints lodged with the state Commission Against Discrimination have soared in the wake of high-profile allegations against leaders in media, business, entertainment and politics.…
Education
'The day they ask me to carry a gun in the classroom is the last day I teach' »
Boston Globe
Kristen Frazier, an eighth-grade teacher in Fitchburg, accepts the grim possibility that she might have to risk her life and barricade a classroom door with her body in the event of a school shooting.…
Several colleges in New England now cost $70,000 — or more »
Boston Globe
It's well known that attending a private university in the Northeast is expensive. But the price tag has now risen above $70,000 at some schools.…
Medford principal on leave after failure to report gun magazine »
Boston Herald
Medford Mayor Stephanie M. Burke blasted her school administration's response – and placed the McGlynn Middle School's principal on paid leave -- today for leaving her in the dark after a loaded gun…
Sex ed bill supporters see obstacles in Mass. Legislature »
Worcester Telegram
The lead House sponsors of a bill requiring that sexual health education be “medically accurate, age-appropriate” pumped up high school students lobbying for the bill Thursday but acknowledged the…
Teachers to Trump: 'Don't arm us' »
Boston Herald
Boston schoolteacher Natalia Cuadra-Saez doesn't want to bring a gun to school. She called President Trump's repeated call to arm teachers ridiculous and absurd.…
MIT to applicants: Being disciplined for protesting guns won't affect admission »
Boston Globe
Admissions officials at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology said Thursday that if college applicants are disciplined for leaving class and joining in on the growing number of national high schoo…
Armed teachers an 'utterly illogical' idea that makes students 'less safe,' Boston schools superintendent says »
The Republican
Arming teachers in a bid to prevent school shootings is "utterly illogical," Boston schools superintendent Tommy Chang said.…
Gun group head wary of arming teachers »
Boston Herald
The head of the state's largest gun owner advocacy group is balking at the idea of arming teachers in order to prevent gun violence at schools.…
Auditor: No easy fix for regional schools »
The Newburyport News
Environment
COMMENTARY: Group sends clear message on climate change »
Wicked Local Norwell
Among the large crowd was a good representation of folks from the South Shore, who, more and more, are suffering the effects of climate change when their coastal neighborhoods flood during strong stor…
Gaming
Massachusetts Gaming Commission finds no illegality, no ties to Gov. Charlie Baker in Wynn donation to Republican Governors Association »
The Republican
Wynn Resorts did not break any state laws when it contributed to the Republican Governors Association in 2014, which then donated money to a PAC supporting Gov. Charlie Baker.…
Casino Regulators: Nothing Wrong With Wynn Donation To GOP »
CBS Boston
Massachusetts gambling regulators say there was nothing improper about a $2 million donation Wynn Resorts made to the Republican Governors Association in 2014.…
Dems call for 'unbiased review' of Wynn Resorts donation to RGA »
Boston Herald
The Gaming Commission's finding that a $2 million Wynn Resorts donation to the Republican Governors Association did not violate state law has sparked calls from Democrats for an “unbiased review” …
Health Care
Lawmakers send letter in support of Rowley nursing home »
The Newburyport News
A letter signed by four local lawmakers urges Department of Public Health Commissioner Monica Bharel to ensure that the Sea View Convalescent and Nursing Home remains operational.…
Sources: Steward Health Care to relocate HQ from Boston to Dallas »
Boston Business Journal
Steward Health Care System LLC, the fifth largest private employer in Massachusetts, has decided to relocate its corporate headquarters from Boston to Dallas by this summer, per Dallas Business Journa…
Human Services
Ultrino, House approve bill to enhance consumer protection »
Wicked Local Malden
State Rep. Steve Ultrino, of Malden, joined his colleagues in the House to pass legislation providing added protections and resources for consumers in the event of a data security breach that impacts …
Immigration
Civil rights group sues US to keep protections for immigrants »
Boston Globe
The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice sued the Trump administration Thursday, alleging the federal government is discriminating against immigrants of color by ending temporary p…
Massachusetts immigrants sue President Trump to block end to Temporary Protected Status program for El Salvador and Haiti »
The Republican
A group of black and Latino immigrants from Massachusetts are suing President Donald Trump to stop him from ending the Temporary Protected Status program for immigrants from El Salvador and Haiti.…
Insurance
After health-insurance controversy, most public workers to avoid large premium increases »
Boston Globe
Massachusetts public employees and retirees received an unusual bit of good news from state officials Thursday: their health insurance premiums are not rising significantly — and costs for many will…
Judiciary
Drug lab misconduct could cost Bay State »
Boston Herald
Scandals at Bay State drug labs will eventually lead to the dismissal of more than 30,000 cases — each one carrying court costs that coincide with being pulled into the criminal justice system.…
Judge set to toss 8,000 drug cases tied to scandal »
Boston Herald
A high court judge is ready to dismiss thousands of convictions tainted by a former state chemist who would steal — and use — drugs that were supposed to be used as evidence.…
Suffolk DA Dan Conley Reflects On His 16 Years Of Service »
WGBH
Suffolk County District Attorney Dan Conley announced Thursday he will not seek reelection in November.…
Labor
MBTA driver allegedly paid someone $2,000 to beat him up »
Boston Globe
An MBTA trolley driver allegedly staged being attacked while at work on the Mattapan trolley line in 2016 and is now facing criminal charges that he fraudulently collected workers' compensation and pr…
Legislative
Northampton State Rep. Peter Kocot Dies »
WAMC
A long-time state legislator from western Massachusetts has died. Northampton State Rep. Peter Kocot,who served in the legislature since 2002, died Thursday. …
Senate tees up bill to highlight "MassMade" goods »
State House News Service
Though there was little in the way of legislative action on Beacon Hill during public school vacation week, the Senate on Thursday set the table for a busy session next week.…
Local Government
City worker withdraws sexual harassment complaint against Felix G. Arroyo »
Boston Globe
A woman who accused Felix G. Arroyo of repeated sexual harassment while he headed the city's health and human services department has withdrawn her complaint with the state.…
Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle bans 'executive function' communication between city councilors and department heads »
The Republican
Mayor Nicole LaChapelle on Wednesday afternoon sent an email to city councilors telling them to to stop asking questions of city workers.…
Brockton mayor files conflict of interest disclosure over police contract »
The Enterprise
Brockton Mayor Bill Carpenter filed a state ethics disclosure on Feb. 9, after the negotiations for the police supervisors union were complete, and before the contract was passed last week by the Broc…
Althea Garrison might have just doubled her chances of getting on the City Council »
Boston Globe
The long trek back from political gadfly to elected office just might be in the cards for Althea Garrison, a perennial city candidate since she won a quirky election in 1992 to serve one term as a sta…
Opinion
Out of the mouths of children »
Harvard Press
The students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School have added a new voice to the debate over the easy availability of guns in our country. Seventeen friends, classmates, and teachers were murdered i…
Utility consumers need to be heard in Western Massachusetts (Guest viewpoint) »
The Republican
For the last twelve months Eversource Energy defended its demand for an increase in electric rates of $400 million dollars over five years, with Western Massachusetts on the hook for $180 million or $…
In a time of political crisis, reach for coarse-grit sandpaper »
Boston Globe
Every morning I open the newspaper, read the news from Washington, and feel sick. I know I'm not alone in feeling this way: angry, horrified, and impotent. It's not just a matter of disagreeing with w…
Presidential cheat sheets for Trump »
Boston Globe
When a photographer caught President Trump holding a cheat sheet for how to respond in an appropriate, human fashion to survivors of the Florida school shooting who were attending a White House “lis…
Teamsters Local 25 and Charlie Baker are strange political bedfellows »
Boston Globe
What is Charlie Baker thinking? By accepting the endorsement of Teamsters Local 25 on Thursday, the governor has effectively ended the union's political ostracization — and done so with a bipartisan…
Carr: Althea Garrison's time has finally come »
Boston Herald
Althea Garrison has lost so many political races in Boston over the last 37 years that she can't even remember them all.…
Editorial: Charlie on the MBTA »
Boston Herald
It was a preventable death in a Big Dig tunnel back in 2006 that brought out the anger in then-Gov. Mitt Romney, who marched to the scene and ripped into those in charge. When it comes to the MBTA, it…
Editorial: Waterfront plan isn't perfect, but it's good enough »
Boston Business Journal
This week's issue has a distinct focus on Boston's built environment. One has only to look at the Boston skyline to see the cranes puncturing the city horizon, and our ongoing, online interactive map …
If you see something, shoot something »
Boston Globe
I know I've been hard on President Trump in the past, but, with his latest initiative on school shootings, he has completely won me over.…
Politics
Ranked-choice under debate in Hadley, Amherst »
Amherst Bulletin
When four candidates competed for a vacant at-large council seat in Northampton in 2016, a preliminary election with low voter turnout whittled the field to two finalists.…
Huntington journalist first to seek Kulik's seat »
The Recorder
An Emmy-award winning journalist who has recently made Huntington her home is making a bid for state representative in the 1st Franklin District.…
Dell'Amico: Higgins' response set the record straight »
Leominster Champion
I would like to thank our state Rep. Natalie Higgins for setting the record straight regarding the disinformation campaign launched by the Mass. Fiscal Alliance (MFA) and its column in last week's Cha…
Lynch, Flaherty to host St. Patrick's Day Breakfast
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Dorchester Reporter
The much-debated question of who would take over the St. Patrick's Day Breakfast, the South Boston tradition helmed for the past few years by former state Sen. Linda Dorcena Forry, now has a twofold a…
Lynch, Flaherty to co-host St. Pat's breakfast »
Boston Herald
They've got some pretty big high heels to fill, but Congressman Stephen F. Lynch has announced he and Boston City Councilor-at-Large Michael Flaherty have agreed "to pinch hit" as co-hosts of next mon…
Views on guns shaping up as issue in race for attorney general »
State House News Service
Republican attorney Dan Shores, one of two prospective challengers to Attorney General Maura Healey, has aligned himself and his campaign with gun rights activists, a complicating factor as the latest…
Amherst's Eric Nakajima to make second bid for 3rd Hampshire District seat »
Gazette Net
Eric T. Nakajima, the runner-up in the Democratic primary election to succeed Ellen Story as the 3rd Hampshire District representative in 2016, will again campaign for the position.…
Setti Warren would add Mass. to gun safety coalition »
State House News Service
Public Health
Baker wants more help in opioid battle »
Lowell Sun
Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday outlined a series of areas where he'd like to see the federal government and the pharmaceutical industry each get more "aggressive" in the fight against opioid addiction…
Narcan now seen as necessary as EpiPen in Bay State schools »
Boston Herald
More Bay State schools are keeping overdose reversal medication Narcan on hand to combat the deadly opioid epidemic that continues to claim lives locally and nationwide.…
Dead, alone, and unclaimed: Here's what happens when someone dies without family or money
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WWLP 22
Most people like to think that after they die, they'll be memorialized at a service, surrounded by grieving family members, but that's not the case for everyone.…
Lynn struggles to control opioid addiction as Mass. leaders gather to discuss the problem »
Lynn Daily News Item
Although deaths from drug overdoses fell by more than 8 percent in the state last year, the number of fatalities in Lynn increased.…
Baker says feds, pharm industry should fight opioid addiction harder »
The Recorder
Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday outlined a series of areas where he'd like to see the federal government and the pharmaceutical industry each get more “aggressive” in the fight against opioid addic…
Public Safety
Deputy seeks to cool talk of station »
The Sun Chronicle
While Sen. Paul Feeney included a $3 million amendment for a fire substation in Foxboro in the state's capital bond bill, it is not a guarantee, said deputy chief Michael Kelleher, and plans for the s…
Baker: Arming teachers not the answer »
Lowell Sun
Federal policymakers eyeing gun law reforms in the wake of the Parkland, Florida school shooting should look toward Massachusetts, Gov. Charlie Baker said Thursday.…
Deal struck on immigrant detention bill »
Lowell Sun
Key police associations are now on board with compromise legislation that will support undocumented immigrants and work to improve trust between police and immigrant communities.…
Gov. Charlie Baker rejects Trump's proposal to arm school teachers »
Boston Herald
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker is joining a chorus of voices rejecting President Trump's proposal to arm teachers in the wake of last week's deadly Florida school massacre. …
Northeast governors announce gun control initiative
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Politico
Not counting on Washington to take action on gun laws, four Northeast Democratic governors on Thursday announced the formation of a state-based alliance to beef up gun controls. It's modeled on the Cl…
Malloy, Northeast Governors Form Coalition To Combat Gun Violence »
Hartford Courant
Amid federal inaction on gun control, the Democratic governors of Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York and New Jersey have formed a multistate coalition to better share information and pool resources t…
Four Northeast States Pledge to Share Gun Safety Data »
New York Times
Four states in the Northeast with relatively strong gun laws banded together on Thursday to form a gun safety coalition, filling what the states called a vacuum of federal action by pledging to share …
Rep. Stephen Lynch: Seaport Jurisdiction Should Be Shared »
WGBH
U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch weighed in on a longtime dispute between Mass. State Police and the Boston Police Department over who should have jurisdiction over the Seaport District, arguing that the respo…
SETTI WARREN WOULD ADD MASS. TO GUN SAFETY COALITION
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State House News Service
If elected governor, Setti Warren would add Massachusetts to a coalition of four northeastern states that formed Thursday to share information about the origins of guns used in crimes and to conduct r…
Should Massachusetts' gun laws set an example for the nation? »
Metro
State Government
Baker administration changes timeline on tax data breach »
Boston Globe
Facing mounting questions over a serious breach of private taxpayer information, the Baker administration acknowledged Thursday that it had been alerted to the data snafu months before it fixed the pr…
Galvin takes aim at Weld vote lawsuit »
Boston Herald
Secretary of State William F. Galvin is blasting a lawsuit filed by former Gov. William F. Weld that seeks an end to Massachusetts' winner-take-all electoral vote apportion system as “mischievous”…
AGs take fight to court as final clock starts ticking on net neutrality »
WCVB
With the clock now ticking down to the end of the rules known as net neutrality, Massachusetts has joined with more than 20 other states in asking a court to block the change.…
Gov. Charlie Baker in Washington for National Governors Association meeting »
The Republican
Transportation
Faced With PVTA Cuts, Small Town Western Mass Residents Have Few Ways to Get Around »
Valley Advocate
Dee Marshall, 73, of Ware, sits in the front seat of the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) shuttle bus wrapped in her pink coat. …
Charlie Baker insists T do its homework »
Boston Herald
Gov. Charlie Baker said the MBTA needs to do its “homework” and find out whether the cause of this week's Red Line derailment could be hiding elsewhere in the T's heavy rail system, which has been…
Utilities
A New Massachusetts 'Sustainable Energy' Coalition Is Really A Front For Gas Interests »
The Huffington Post
To the untrained eye, the website for the Mass Coalition for Sustainable Energy looks like just another Massachusetts-based advocacy group. It's not clear that the site is actually sponsored by major …
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