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Today on Beacon Hill
9:30am
Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority Public Hearing
McCormack Building, 21st Floor, One Ashburton Place, Boston
11:00am
Senate Informal Session
Senate Chamber
Quote of the Day
“I’m disgusted by the idea that Michael Bloomberg or any other billionaire thinks they can circumvent the political process and spend tens of millions of dollars to buy our elections,”
Criticizing Former New York mayor Mike Bloomberg for his late entry into the 2020 presidential race and his aggressive advertising campaign.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders slam potential Bloomberg candidacy
Boston Herald
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Deval Patrick isn’t feeling much Democratic love
Boston Herald
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How the Democratic candidates name-drop places to appeal to voters
Washington Post
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Elizabeth Warren taps Ayanna Pressley as one of three campaign co-chairs
Boston Herald
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Michael Bloomberg Joins 2020 Democratic Field for President
New York Times
Business
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Harvard, MIT, and GE to collaborate on unique biotech center
Boston Business Journal
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Grocery-carrying robots took to the Boston streets this month. Do we need them?
Boston.com
Cannabis & Psychedelics
Crimes
Education
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Hampshire College retains accreditation following key review
The Republican
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Why we’re ready to strike
Commonwealth Magazine
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At MIT, a new name (Shell Auditorium) for an old standby (54-100) fuels outrage
Boston Globe
Environment
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4 ways people can improve their environmental awareness and fight climated change
The Metro West Daily News
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Climate Change town hall held at UMass Dartmouth
Dartmouth Week
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Massachusetts economy could take a hit if neighbors bail out of regional gas plan
Boston Herald
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East Boston mothers sound alarm about air pollution from Logan Airport
Boston Herald
Federal
Health Care
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Consortium plans to build cell manufacturing facility
Commonwealth Magazine
Human Services
Labor
Legislative
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Mass. Lawmakers Heap Their Plates With Work Heading Into The Holiday
New England Public Radio
Local Government
Politics
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Rockport activist challenging Moulton
Gloucester Times
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What Happens When Governors and Legislators Don't Get Along
Governing
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Why Governors Are the Only Candidates Voters Will Break Party Ranks to Support
Governing
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Frank Bellotti recalls the death of his friend John F. Kennedy
Boston Herald
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VIPs gather as Davio’s opens in the Seaport
Boston Globe
Public Health
Public Safety
State Government
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Galvin faulted for violating conflict of interest laws
The Salem News
Transportation
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Mapping Boston Hot Spots, Block By Block
WBUR
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Governor Charlie Baker says he doesn’t need to ride the T. He’s wrong
Boston Globe
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Pros and cons on the Spotlight report on congestion
Commonwealth Magazine
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Chinese rail company in Massachusetts seeks more MBTA money as Trump ban looms
Boston Herald
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Best to wear some galoshes if getting off the Red Line outbound at Central Square
Universal Hub
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Ed Markey to Tesla: Turn Off Autopilot Before It Kills Someone
Boston Magazine
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The 14 worst people on the Mass Pike, ranked
Boston Globe
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Baker intends to sign bill banning cell phone use while driving
Boston Globe