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Massachusetts
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Today on Beacon Hill
9:00am
Birthday of the Massachusetts National Guard
Memorial Hall, State House, Boston
10:00am
Executive Office of Health & Human Services Public Hearing
Health Policy Commission Conference Center, 50 Milk Street, 8th Floor, Boston
1:00pm
Health Policy Commission Public Hearing
50 Milk Street, 8th Floor, Boston
2:30pm
Economic Development Plan Signing
Great Hall, State House, Boston
6:00pm
Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards Re-Election Birthday Bash
Fillipo's North End, 283 Causeway Street, Boston,
Birthday: State Senator Lydia Edwards
Quote of the Day
“Unlike some candidates for the Democratic nomination, I’m not betting my agenda on the naive hope that if Democrats adopt Republican critiques of progressive policies or make vague calls for unity, that somehow the wealthy and well-connected will stand down,”
Speaking out against her democratic rivals that are depending on the donations of wealthy donors and corporations.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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John Kerry slams President Donald Trump for mocking Greta Thunberg, says ‘childish tweets are his binky’
The Republican
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Rep. Kennedy: Nothing Will Stop Trump From Doing Crimes Except Having Him ‘Removed’
Mediaite
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Living or dying in the Live Free or Die state
Boston Globe
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In N.H., Warren gives her most forceful attack yet on rivals as her poll numbers stall
Boston Globe
Business
Cannabis
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Cannabis Control Commission amends quarantine; sale of some vapes at marijuana stores allowed to resume
The Republican
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Marijuana Vape Sales Can Resume, CCC Declares
State House News Service
Civil Rights
Education
Environment
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Conservation partnership protects 1,000 acres of forestland in 4 towns
Gazette Net
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Cambridge's 'Passive House' Development Takes Aggressive Approach to Affordable Housing, Climate Change
WBUR
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Guest column: Transportation and Climate Initiative is just another tax
The Sun Chronicle
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Better ways for Baker to cut carbon emissions
Boston Herald
Federal
Health Care
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In an about face, FDA approves Sarepta's 2nd Duchenne drug
Boston Business Journal
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Massachusetts Democrats don’t buy Trump’s argument against their bill to lower prescription drug costs
Boston.com
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Massachusetts legislators help pass federal bill to lower prescription drug prices
Boston Herald
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Partners HealthCare is launching a $100 million digital health initiative
Boston Globe
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House backs giving government more power to negotiate lower drug prices
Boston Globe
Housing
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'Messed up' zoning keeps housing growth in Brockton mostly suburban
The Enterprise
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Editorial: Milestone moment in Mattapan
Dorchester Reporter
Human Services
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The federal government has one main law to prevent child abuse. No state follows all of it
Boston Globe
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Western Mass. Food Pantries Expecting Influx After SNAP Changes
New England Public Radio
Immigration
Labor
Legislative
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Dates set for state Senate special election
Patriot Ledger
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Election Dates Set To Fill Mr. deMacedo's Senate Seat
The Bourne News
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Chabot: Ethics Commission ducks DeLeo fast food investigation
Boston Herald
Local Government
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Amherst officials assess state of the town
Gazette Net
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Tim Burke retires as Boston planning agency's chair
Boston Business Journal
Politics
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15 Democrats to be on primary ballot in Massachusetts
News 22 WWLP.com
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Weld Gets Boost from Massachusetts Democrat [OPINION]
WBSM
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This Decade, Boston Voters Crushed the Old Guard
Boston Magazine
Public Health
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Marijuana Vape Sales Can Resume, Say Mass. Regulators
New England Public Radio
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Massachusetts’ Ban on THC Vape Pens Is Over Now, Too
Boston Magazine
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Vapers need to understand potential adverse consequences of their habit
Lowell Sun
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Baker’s ban on flavored tobacco deserves praise
Cape Cod Times
Public Safety
State Finance
Taxation
Transportation
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Foxboro train service slow to attract riders
The Sun Chronicle
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Northern Essex Elder Transport Receives State Grant to Aid Mission to Provide Senior Rides
WHAV
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WRTA receives state $ for new vans, senior trips
Worcester Telegram
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Bold design for a car-free span over Fort Point Channel would reflect a forward-looking city
Boston Globe
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State Awards Grant to WRTA for 11 New Vehicles
This Week in Worcester
Utilities
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Save the planet and money at the same time
Commonwealth Magazine
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Objections filed to Columbia Gas class action lawsuit
The Eagle Tribune