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Business
Businesses step up to the plate to back Worcester Red Sox »
Boston Globe
Maybe Larry Lucchino shouldn’t have worried so much about Worcester’s corporate community after all.…
deCordova museum aims to integrate with Trustees of Reservations »
Boston Globe
The deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, in Lincoln, and the Trustees of Reservations have signed an agreement that could lead next year to the integration of the two organizations.The nonprofit Trust…
Cash from Lawrence-area banks to help businesses in gas blast aftermath »
Boston Herald
A fund meant to give businesses in the Merrimack Valley emergency resources to withstand the lengthy disruption from the gas fires last month will get another $2 million, with Lawrence Mayor Dan River…
War against the superbugs: Mass. biotechs step up to fight antibiotic resistance »
Boston Business Journal
In a world where superbugs are overpowering various antibiotic drugs, threatening millions of lives, Massachusetts biotechs are fighting hard to ensure the bugs don't become the industry's kryptonite.…
Cannabis
Tired of waiting for Massachusetts marijuana stores? Head to Canada »
Boston Globe
Our neighbors to the north began legal cannabis sales to adults last week, and by Massachusetts standards, they did so at a breakneck pace. …
Cabral looking to rise high in marijuana biz »
Boston Herald
The high stakes game going on now among cannabis dealers, growers and would-be entrepreneurs — including lobbyists and former elected officials — looking to make it rich is being played out all ov…
Medical marijuana dispensaries find fertile ground in Bay State »
Boston Business Journal
There are total of 40 registered marijuana dispensaries (represented by 28 companies), selling medical marijuana in this state.…
Civil Rights
AG Maura Healey: Trump memo shows importance of upholding Massachusetts' transgender law »
The Republican
f President Donald Trump changes the definition of gender to effectively exclude transgender people, Attorney General Maura Healey said state law will govern protections in Massachusetts.…
Education
Secretary of Education, James Peyser, visits class at Washington S.T.E.M. School in Lynn »
Lynn Daily News Item
Students at Washington S.T.E.M. Elementary School learned science from scientists on Thursday morning. Secretary of Education James Peyser attended one of the classes as part of Massachusetts STEM wee…
Harvard ends its fiscal year with operating surplus of $196m »
Boston Globe
Facing pressures from a shifting higher education industry, Harvard University still ended the 2018 fiscal year with a $196 million operating surplus, $82 million more than last year, according to its…
Monty Tech celebrates gleaming new vet clinic for students, by students »
Sentinel & Enterprise
Monty Tech student Lianne Rheault will next year treat pets at the school's on-site veterinary clinic that was unveiled to the public Wednesday, training that will give her a leg up when she applies t…
Khashoggi killing spotlights Saudi money flowing to Harvard, MIT »
Boston Globe
Mohammed bin Salman slipped into Cambridge in March under heavy guard, at the start of a three-week US tour designed to burnish his image as a reformer. In the coming days, the Saudi crown prince woul…
Gaming
Boston Magazine gets only half the story »
Commonwealth Magazine
Boston Magazine’s recent story about the state’s embrace of Steve Wynn and Wynn Resorts tells only half the tale.…
Investigation timeline lengthens as Wynn teases casino reservations »
State House News Service
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission started 2018 off by launching an investigation into former casino magnate Steve Wynn and what Wynn Resorts executives knew of sexual misconduct allegations against …
Health Care
President of Mercy Medical Center in Springfield notifies staff of plan to eliminate jobs, some departments »
The Republican
Citing a challenging economy and financial pressures spurred by the ever-changing health care industry, the president of Mercy Medical Center notified staff this week of coming layoffs and the closure…
Housing
Advocates Wonder Why Merrimack Valley Homeless Can't Use Excess Columbia Gas Housing Options »
WBUR
On a chilly Wednesday night, when overnight temperatures will dip into the 30s, about 40 homeless people gather at a bus garage in Lawrence.…
Lobbying
Health Industry Reports Lobbying Costs — Drugmakers Lead »
Roll Call
Prescription drugmakers are on track to exceed their lobbying spending from last year, according to third quarter disclosure forms that were due Monday.
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Local Government
$400K state grant solidifies path forward for Pittsfield's Mill Street Dam »
Berkshire Eagle
A $400,000 grant awarded this week by Gov. Charlie Baker allows the city to do what its leaders long have wanted to do: tear down that dam. …
Baker commits funding to support programming for Latino community »
The Salem News
Education, workforce development, and a "welcoming environment" for immigrants are priorities for a commission Gov. Charlie Baker created last year to advise him on issues affecting the state's Latino…
MassWorks grant paves expansion of Redbrook community in Plymouth »
Wicked Local Plymouth
A $1 million state infrastructure grant will pave the way for expanded development in South Plymouth.…
BOSTON FIDDLES WHILE THE WORLD BURNS
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Dig Boston
When writing about human-induced global warming on a regular basis, it’s a good idea to pace oneself. Because it’s such a relentlessly depressing topic that highlighting it too often can backfire.…
STATE GRANT AND LOAN COMING TO NEW BEDFORD »
WBSM
The City of New Bedford is on the receiving end of a $134,000 grant and a one million dollar loan from the State Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.
The funding was announced Wednesday by Stat…
Opinion
The background behind the three ballot questions »
Cape Cod Times
After voting for your candidate, do you vote on the ballot questions? They are usually long, in tiny print, and written largely in jargon as they are laws proposed without a legislature.…
The Republican endorses Baker for another term as governor (Editorial) »
The Republican
When Charlie Baker is asked about how he handles his duties as governor of Massachusetts, the incumbent's response is succinct but revealing.…
EDITORIAL: To the state's GOP extreme right wing: Rest in Peace »
Sentinel & Enterprise
The extreme conservative faction of the state's Republican party, already teetering on the edge of irrelevance, has taken further steps to solidify that fate with its preposterous "Blank Baker" campai…
Rep. Lyons says one thing, does another »
Sentinel & Enterprise
Republican Jim Lyons is claiming the support of Gov. Charlie Baker in his campaign for re-election, and unless you scratch the surface, you'd believe that he's fighting to protect neighborhoods. But i…
OUR VIEW: Maura Healey has been the active AG state deserves »
South Coast Today
An activist attorney general, Healey has been a vocal advocate for consumers, workers and those in need of civil rights protections. She has gone after the Trump administration as it has tried systema…
Why I am voting no on Question 1 »
Boston Globe
I am a registered nurse and have devoted my entire career to nursing. Nursing is truly a calling, and nurses above all else are committed to patient care. On Nov. 6, Massachusetts voters will be asked…
Vote yes on Question 1 for better patient care »
Boston Globe
Today, you are only admitted to a hospital if your medical condition is severe enough that you require around-the-clock monitoring and care from a registered nurse.…
Annette Pfannebecker: Vote for Jay Gonzalez for Governor »
Hampshire Gazette
Choosing our next governor will determine the steps going forward in our future. Jay Gonzalez will provide the leadership we need to move us forward. He has a deep understanding of issues that concern…
Our Berkshires: Give Berkshires a seat at transportation table »
Berkshire Eagle
The most succinct characterization of the commonwealth's newly formed transit task force lies in a paraphrase of a country-western song: "Eastern Massachusetts got the goldmine, and the Berkshires got…
The war on voting rights »
Boston Globe
Eight years ago, on the eve of the 2010 midterm elections, Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell declared that “the single most important thing we want to achieve is for President Obama to be a one…
Chalifoux-Zephir's plan for schools makes sense »
Sentinel & Enterprise
As an educator in Leominster Public Schools as well as a taxpayer in Leominster, I have a vested interest in the future of our children, our city, and our state. I want to see Leominster thrive and th…
Two Fitchburg councilors cite support for Senator Tran »
Lowell Sun
We are writing as a pair of Fitchburg City Councilors to voice our support for State Sen. Dean Tran in his bid for re-election to represent the Worcester Middlesex District in the Massachusetts State …
Tran kept his promise on muni-choice legislation »
Sentinel & Enterprise
Hard to believe but in a few short weeks it will be 10 years since the ice storm of 2008 that hit our region left us powerless. In the days and weeks that followed the need to get rid of Unitil was br…
LETTER: Kelcourse's gun control votes were 'out of character' »
Newburyport News
State Rep. James Kelcourse voted for the ban on bump stocks and the Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO) bills this year.
Both bills make Massachusetts a safer place. But, it must be remembered that …
Viewpoint: Maintaining the mobility engine in higher education »
Boston Business Journal
When public universities make claims on state support, they generally — and properly — focus on their role as mainstays of a skilled labor force. But there is another powerful reason why public un…
Editorial: What we really need for a win in Fenway »
Boston Business Journal
With the eyes of the world on Fenway, here are some things that the surround neighborhood could use over the next five years — projects, priorities and policy ideas that would improve the area for r…
Letter: Vote Yes on Question 3 »
Milford Daily News
On behalf of the following members of the Special Legislative Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Aging, we strongly urge Massachusetts voters to vote Yes on 3 to uphold the existing …
Regional grid operator too protective of industry »
Commonwealth Magazine
Policies are driving up electricity prices that consumers pay
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Politics
Taxes Mark A Key Dividing Line Between Gonzalez And Baker »
WBUR
There are some similarities between incumbent Republican Gov. Charlie Baker and his Democratic challenger, Jay Gonzalez. Each at one time served as the state's administration and finance secretary. Bo…
Candidates for 9th congressional, senator and governor make their case at Whaling Museum »
The Herald News
An evening of political discussion at the Whaling Museum on Wednesday broke down into two segments. The first hour featured two candidates discussing their political aspirations without an opponent pr…
Healey serves up barbecue, politics in Northampton »
Hampshire Gazette
Dozens of people gathered at the Elks Club Thursday evening to see Attorney General Maura Healey speak, and enjoy a barbecue put on by her campaign.…
Cops flock to back Baker in re-election bid »
The Salem News
Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito rolled out a series of law enforcement endorsements on Thursday, including two from police unions that backed Baker's opponent four years ago.…
Election includes races of local interest »
Martha's Vineyard Times
There are 11 contested races and three ballot questions on the Nov. 6 ballot.…
Rep. Keiko Orrall seeks state treasurer’s post »
South Coast Today
State Representative Keiko Orrall, a Republican from Lakeville, is perfectly willing to give up the job she’s loved doing for the past seven years to take on a more challenging position.…
Hawkins, Hall in rematch »
The Sun Chronicle
Incumbent state Rep. Jim Hawkins, D-Attleboro, and Republican challenger Julie Hall got a chance to express their views and challenge each other’s at a candidate forum at City Hall on Thursday night…
Laborers union endorses Hill; Gustavson says she will support workers, too »
The Local News
Rep. Brad Hill has won the endorsement of a laborer’s union in his fight to hold on to his seat on Beacon Hill.…
Lombardo, Tribou show clear contrasts in Billerica rep debate »
Lowell Sun
Come November, the ballots cast by Republican incumbent state Rep. Marc Lombardo and his Democratic challenger, Chris Tribou, will look very different.…
A Quest To Find The Last Two Active Voters In Boston's 'Phantom Electoral Precinct' »
WGBH
Election Day 2018 is just around the corner, and that means planning for election day coverage in the WGBH newsroom is in full swing.…
Fattman, Merolli spar in Worcester, Norfolk Senate forum
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Milford Daily News
Candidates for Worcester and Norfolk District state senator agreed on little in a forum last week.…
5th District race features 'exuberance' vs. experience »
Cape Cod Times
The race for state representative in the 5th Barnstable District will see 27-year-old Jack Stanton, a Democrat, attempt to unseat four-term Republican incumbent Randy Hunt.…
DA Thomas Quinn endorses Baker-Polito in governor's race »
The Herald News
In addition to Quinn’s support, the Baker-Polito team also announced the endorsements of multiple public safety organizations including the Massachusetts Police Association, which is led by Fall Riv…
Brady, Hall Battle For 2nd Bristol-Plymouth District Senate Seat »
Somerville Patch
Before serving in the state senate, Brady was a four-term state representative in the Ninth Plymouth District. Brady is seeking re-election for his third term. The district represents Brockton, parts …
Public Health
Gov. Charlie Baker and Marylou Sudders come to Lynn to announce more funds to battle opioid addiction »
Lynn Daily News Item
The city's community health center is slated to get a piece of the state's $50 million investment in opioid addiction treatment.…
New study suggests opioid addiction in Mass. is much worse than thought »
Boston Globe
The crisis of opioid addiction in Massachusetts, long known to be severe, may be even worse than thought — as much as four times worse, according to new research.…
Public Safety
$3M grant will help stem N.H.-Mass. drug flow »
Boston Herald
Almost $3 million in grant money will go toward eradicating drug trafficking in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, Attorney General Maura Healey told the Herald yesterday.…
Troopers Collect Huge Vacation and Sick Time Payouts While Under OT Investigation »
NECN
Despite criminal charges of stealing public funds, troopers caught up in the widespread overtime scandal at Massachusetts State Police cashed in on a nice taxpayer-funded perk, the NBC10 Boston Invest…
Local leaders told of bi-partisan federal response to addiction »
The Recorder
While President Donald Trump was signing an opioid bill that has been widely regarded as a bipartisan accomplishment, one of its cosponsors spent time at the John Zon Community Center Wednesday talkin…
Local law enforcement on alert in wake of mail bomb scare »
Boston Globe
News of bombs being mailed to prominent Democrats has put local authorities on alert.…
Bump prods Baker on elder abuse reporting »
Commonwealth Magazine
Administration cites improvement; says lapses were small
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State Government
Western Massachusetts to benefit from Latino Advisory Commission's work, local members say (video) »
The Republican
Latino leaders representing Western Massachusetts said they are confident recommendations made by Gov. Charlie Baker's Latino Advisory Commission will enable funding for programs and services to help …
Transportation
North Central communities to get $700G more for infrastructure »
Sentinel & Enterprise
More than $700,000 will be going to area towns to help pay for infrastructure projects, thanks to the supplemental budget signed by Gov. Charlie Baker on Tuesday.…
On mass transit, Baker’s promises and commuters’ experiences often diverge »
Boston Globe
Cloie Andrysiak has heard all the ways Governor Charlie Baker has promised to fix her commute.…
Two Lawmakers Urge Steamship Authority to Reconsider Terminal Designs »
Cape Cod Online
Two state lawmakers are joining local residents in an effort to push the Steamship Authority into reconsidering design plans for the new Woods Hole Terminal.…
'They're Bold and Fresh': The Millennials Disrupting Boston's Transit System »
Politico
One Sunday night two years ago, Marc Ebuña and Ari Ofsevit stayed up past 1 a.m. to watch the city’s transit system grind to a pointless halt.…
Rep. eyes regulation of shared bikes, scooters »
State House News Service
About two years after Massachusetts first regulated ride-hail companies like Uber and Lyft, a Boston lawmaker is looking to extend those requirements to also cover the two-wheeled shared transportatio…
Utilities
AG Maura Healey 'frustrated' at Columbia Gas response to explosions »
The Republican
Attorney General Maura Healey said she has been "frustrated" by the response of Columbia Gas to the Merrimack Valley gas explosions.…
Lawmakers revive bill to pressure National Grid »
Commonwealth Magazine
THE HOUSE APPEARS ready to begin ratcheting up the pressure on National Grid to end its lockout of more 1,250 union gas workers, reviving a three-month-old bill that would force the utility to extend …
Will Columbia Gas of Massachusetts make its deadline for restored service following Merrimack Valley explosions? »
The Republican
In the days following gas explosions in the Merrimack Valley, some families were left without homes, thousands more without gas service. …
AG’s office unhappy with Columbia Gas progress »
Boston Herald
Attorney General Maura Healey’s office blasted Columbia Gas yesterday, saying the company is not doing enough in its efforts to restore service to the Merrimack Valley as some elected officials expr…
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