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Mass. fishermen could see up to $25M through 'innovation fund' »
Boston Business Journal
The Massachusetts fishing industry could receive up to $25 million in grants through a new fund, which would finance high-tech upgrades and research initiatives for fleets, including modification of c…
Lawmakers still skeptical of industry opposition to state-based net neutrality »
Boston Business Journal
For the third time in less than two months, opponents of state-level net neutrality legislation made their case at the State House, as one lawmaker said his questions had gone unanswered throughout th…
Massachusetts cannabis commission moving headquarters in Worcester »
The Republican
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, tasked with overseeing the new marijuana industry, is looking to move to Worcester.…
Governor Baker seeks more money to lure companies to Mass. »
Boston Globe
Like it or not, Massachusetts can’t always lure companies here on our reputation alone. We often need to bring money to the table.…
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins Regrets Nothing »
Boston Magazine
He fearlessly defeated half a dozen attorneys general and the federal government on his way to building a billion-dollar startup and the most powerful consumer tech company in town. But now that the b…
Maura Healey: ‘Turning point’ vs. Exxon »
Boston Herald
Attorney General Maura Healey — riding the momentum of a federal ruling that tossed one of two Exxon Mobil lawsuits filed against her — is arguing that decision undercuts the second local lawsuit …
Cannabis
Health insurance should cover medical marijuana, Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate Jay Gonzalez says »
The Republican
To address the extreme toll of opioid addiction, Democratic candidate for governor Jay Gonzalez on Tuesday said he would require health insurers and the state's MassHealth program to cover the cost of…
State Cannabis Commission to have headquarters in Worcester »
Worcester Telegram
Coming soon to Worcester: the Cannabis Control Commission.
The young state agency that oversees the rapidly growing legal marijuana industry in Massachusetts agreed Tuesday to search for a location in…
Marijuana in Massachusetts: 218 applications roll in at Cannabis Control Commission »
The Republican
A day after essentially opening for businesses, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission said they saw 218 applications come in for retail pot shop licenses.
The applications are for "priority ce…
Pot applications pour in to state board »
Lowell Sun
Marijuana regulators could approve the first prospective marijuana businesses for expedited licensing next week, after the Cannabis Control Commission's staff is able to review more than 200 applicati…
Cannabis commission turning to Worcester for new HQ »
WCVB
Coming soon to Worcester: the Cannabis Control Commission.
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Pot board high on Worcester »
Commonwealth Magazine
Cannabis commission to locate main office in central Mass.
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Civil Rights
After Martin Luther King’s death, James Brown calmed a tense Boston »
Boston Globe
Truth be told, James Brown was always more Bruno Mars than Kendrick Lamar.…
New MLK Biographies Detail His Ties To Boston University And Robert F. Kennedy »
WBUR
Fifty years ago in Memphis, on April 3, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his final speech. The next day, King was assassinated.
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Crimes
Former senator's corruption trial could run six weeks »
Newburyport News
A criminal trial that could lay out the details of a former senator’s alleged corrupt use of his public office could extend for four to six weeks.
Federal prosecutors estimated the trial’s length …
Mass. uncovers almost $17 million in welfare fraud »
Boston Globe
The state auditor’s office says it has uncovered nearly $17 million in welfare fraud during the last fiscal year, a 9 percent increase over the previous year and the seventh consecutive year of high…
Sen. Brady faces sanctions after drunk-driving arrest »
Wicked Local Braintree
Facing potential criminal repercussions for allegedly driving drunk, Sen. Mike Brady could also eventually face consequences in the legislative chamber he joined three years ago.
Senators should discu…
Education
Students form bipartisan front in push for civics bill »
Newburyport News
Environment
Energy bill can help save the right whale »
Cape Cod Times
Multiple factors contribute to the declining right whale population, and the changing climate and the resulting changes in the ocean are important components of this ecological challenge (“Path to e…
Governor Baker backs bill requiring energy efficiency grades for homes »
Boston Globe
Environmental groups have been a bit wary lately of Governor Charlie Baker, largely because he continues to embrace natural gas as a key part of the region’s energy mix.…
Could your home make the grade? Governor seeks to mandate energy-efficiency scores »
Boston Globe
Homeowners could soon have a new reason to button their homes up tight: a bad grade on an energy-efficiency report card.…
Housing
Baker bill would require sellers to provide home energy scorecard »
Real Estate by Boston.com
To reduce greenhouse gases and lower energy costs, Governor Charlie Baker filed legislation today that would require sellers to provide home-energy performance ratings to potential buyers.…
Human Services
Get a warrant: South Congregational Church not letting Springfield inspectors inside immigrant sanctuary »
The Republican
South Congregational Church, which is providing sanctuary for a Peruvian woman facing deportation, will not permit the city to inspect the site unless it obtains a court warrant, officials said Tuesda…
Immigration
Immigration Advocates to Lobby Massachusetts Lawmakers at State House »
NBC Boston
Judiciary
Criminal justice overhaul expected to reach Baker Wednesday »
Worcester Telegram
Legislators Back Revamp of State's Criminal Justice Laws
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US News and World Report
Labor
Do Weak Labor Laws Actually Spur More Teacher Strikes? »
Governing
The recent protests in conservative states point to a potentially counterintuitive reality.
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Legislative
Chaos in the Senate? »
Commonwealth Magazine
THE AWKWARD TRANSITION from Senate President Harriette Chandler to Senate president-elect Karen Spilka makes for great copy, but it doesn’t seem to be having a huge impact on the chamber’s legisla…
State Senate President Chandler says she may leave post before December »
The Recorder
Senate President Harriette Chandler will “probably” step down as the chamber’s top Democrat before December and expects the ethics investigation into her predecessor to wrap up within a matter o…
Opinion
Carr: In corruption title fight, taxpayers get KO’d »
Boston Herald
It’s a tough question, like asking which cop shop is more bent — the Mass. State Police or the FBI. The MSP admits to committing massive overtime fraud and welcoming kingpin drug dealers and perju…
The charter school movement regroups and looks ahead »
Boston Globe
IT’S A BITTERSWEET WAY to celebrate the 25th birthday of this state’s education reform law.…
Elizabeth Warren’s New Health Care Bill Is Personal Fraud »
Townhall
On March 21, Elizabeth Warren unveiled her new healthcare bill, the Consumer Health Insurance Protection Act. Warren and her legion of co-sponsors, including Sens. Bernie Sanders and Kamala Harris, cl…
Getting the whole story on Ted Kennedy and Chappaquiddick »
Boston Globe
The image of Teddy Kennedy that the movie “Chappaquiddick” presents is of an immature yet calculating man who chose to hold onto his life as a politician, rather than resign, because it was the on…
Politics
Ties to City Hall bolster Dan Koh’s bid for Congress »
Boston Globe
Large donors have interests in Boston, not Third District…
Senator Elizabeth Warren and Attorney General Maura Healey to receive Massachusetts Democratic Party’s Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Awards »
Sampan
The Massachusetts Democratic Party has named Senator Elizabeth Warren and Attorney General Maura Healey as this year’s recipients of the Party’s Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Awards. …
Boncore Running For Re-Election To State Senate, Not For District Attorney »
North End Waterfront
After recent speculation that he would run for Suffolk County District Attorney, Joe Boncore has issued the following statement that he is not running for DA and will seek re-election in the State Sen…
Public Health
The Healthy Incentives Program is so popular, its future is now in doubt »
Boston Globe
For 10 years, disabled single mother Rebecca Martin has depended on a combination of federal benefits, smart shopping, and hard choices to feed herself and her children.…
Public Safety
Middlesex Pilot Program To Help Divert Jailbound To Treatment »
Stoneham Patch
A new commission is working on figuring out a systematic way for police and the courts to divert those with mental illness and/or substance use conditions away from the criminal justice system and tow…
Baker’s State Police overhaul already is contending with hurdles »
Boston Globe
The overhaul Governor Charlie Baker and the head of the State Police touted this week as bringing change from “top to bottom” to the beleaguered law enforcement agency is facing immediate question…
Gilpin: Changes underway to restore public confidence in state police »
News 22 WWLP.com
Governor Baker is calling for change to the Massachusetts State Police after an overtime scandal involving nearly 30 troopers.…
Mass. State Police scandals: Col. Kerry Gilpin says reforms not 'punishment,' but 'restructuring' »
The Republican
The morale of Massachusetts state troopers is in flux this week after a rising tide of reported scandals forced changes in State Police operations.…
Firefighters rescue hundreds of animals, including pet camel, in Holden barn fire »
Boston Globe
Firefighters rescued 400 chickens, 70 cows, 80 sheep, and a 12-year-old pet camel named Joshua from a barn fire that erupted at a 350-acre livestock farm in Holden on Tuesday, officials said.…
Senate Waters Down Bill To Set Minimum Police Officer Standards »
Honolulu Civil Beat
Taxation
Baker-Polito Administration announces 2018 community tax credit awards »
Sampan
Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced $5.9 million in tax credit allocations to 46 Community Development Corporations (CDCs) and two Community Service Organizations (CSOs) through the state…
Governments Increasingly Tax Uber and Lyft for Transit Revenue »
Governing
Ride-hailing services are crying foul. But cities and states say they’re merely taxing services.
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Transportation
With Amazon mulling Boston HQ2 bid, MBTA gives Red-Blue connector fresh look »
Boston Business Journal
The state shelved the project years ago but it has found new life through Boston’s bid for Amazon.com Inc.’s second headquarters.…
Albany could get a seasonal weekend train to the Berkshires »
timesunion
Utilities
Baker treads softly on Healey proposal »
Commonwealth Magazine
Won’t say whether he favors reform or removal of electricity sellers
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Delays likely in offshore wind procurement »
Commonwealth Magazine
Evaluators tied up on clean energy procurement
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Grid operator raises alarm at Mystic shutdown »
Commonwealth Magazine
Says power plant retirements pose unacceptable fuel security risk
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Beaton: Natural gas not part of Massachusetts 'clean peak' standard »
Worcester Telegram
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Keller @ Large: Memories Of The MLK Assassination
CBS Boston
FBI, State, Local Police Prepare For Boston Marathon
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President Trump Announces Plans For Troops On Mexican Border, Penalties For Amazon
CBS Boston
Mayor Marty Walsh To Increase Parking Fines To Reduce Traffic Problems
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