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News By Category
Beltway Politics

Biden nabs endorsements from Klobuchar, Buttigieg, and O’Rourke ahead of Super Tuesday » Boston Globe

Some candidates are dropping out. Elizabeth Warren still sees a path forward. » Boston Globe

How they’re voting: Local political voices endorse their primary picks » The Herald News

What to watch for on Super Tuesday » Boston Herald

On Super Tuesday eve, Biden gets boost from former rivals » Boston Herald

Poll: Are the moderate Democrats trying to tilt the nomination for Joe Biden by dropping out just before Super Tuesday? » Boston Herald

Taunton pols and pundits share their presidential primary picks » Taunton Gazette

Kennedy fails to attend annual North Andover Democratic Committee breakfast » The Eagle Tribune

How to watch Super Tuesday like a pro » Politico

The Horse Race: LIVE »

Mass. voters have say in wild Democratic primary race » Boston Globe

Business

Massport building boom has created a crowded Seaport, critics say » Boston Herald

So far, virus fears aren’t hurting Boston’s convention business » Boston Globe

Liberty Mutual CEO scores bigger bonus » Boston Business Journal

Education

School superintendents set to meet on coronavirus protocols » Boston Herald

As audit looms, Boston schools brace for more bad news » Boston Globe

UMass Boston lands $2.25M donation to start apprenticeship program » Boston Globe

Environment

Wildlife Hazards Being Tracked at North Adams Airport » iBerkshires

Environmental groups concerned about Trump’s proposals » Gazette Net

The net zero imperative for Suffolk Downs » Commonwealth Magazine

Residents, Advocates Push For Vote On PCB Dump In Berkshires » New England Public Radio

Gaming

Branches Taking Different Paths on Sports Betting » State House News Service

Health Care

Waltham biotech gets a new name (now it’s called Xilio) and raises more than $100 million » Boston Globe

CEOs from two Massachusetts biotechs meet with Trump on coronavirus » Boston Globe

Holyoke hospital plans to shutter psychiatric beds, lay off 200 » Gazette Net

Mental Health Workers Worry About Closing Of Inpatient Unit In Holyoke » New England Public Radio

Human Services

State House backs $2M more for HIP program » The Recorder

Legislative

Legislators support New England’s largest African American festival » News 22 WWLP.com

Local Government

Clerks prepare for a busy day » Gazette Net

Attleboro mayor seeks more parking, fewer tickets » The Sun Chronicle

Politics

O'Connor seeking re-election to state senate seat » Wicked Local Marshfield

Fight for state GOP turns nasty » Commonwealth Magazine

Everything you need to know about Super Tuesday in Massachusetts » Boston Globe

Sen. Feeney Speaks At Bernie Sanders Super Tuesday Rally » Brookline Patch

Mass. GOP Voters Like Trump More Than Their Republican Governors » WBUR

Incumbents fielding few challengers so far » The Salem News

State Committee Races May Hold Key To Future of MassGOP » New Boston Post

Moulton proud of his accomplishments » Lynn Daily News Item

Public Health

Norfolk woman back from Italy school trip is Massachusetts’ 2nd suspected coronavirus case » Boston Herald

Mass. says Norfolk County woman has tested positive for coronavirus » Boston Globe

Charlie Baker, public health officials preparing for more potential coronavirus cases » Boston Herald

Guv: Stay On Top of Shifting Coronavirus Situation » State House News Service

First coronavirus case confirmed in N.H.; Mass. reports its second » Boston Globe

Coronavirus concerns growing on South Shore » Wicked Local Weymouth

Responding to the coronavirus: Local hospitals, municipalities, individuals prepare for a possible outbreak » Gazette Net

Be Prepared but Don't Panic: Health Departments Respond to Coronavirus » Governing

Virus concerns? Bring a pen to the polls » Commonwealth Magazine

County seeks emergency funds to address virus » Cape Cod Times

Public Safety

With Finn retiring, who should lead Boston fire? » Boston Globe

West Stockbridge fire chief pays $5,000 penalty for ethics violations, admits wrongdoing » Berkshire Eagle

Milford Selectmen appoint James H. Rhoden, Baltimore police commander, as new police chief » The Metro West Daily News

State Government

Galvin Expects High Democratic Turnout For Mass. Primary » WGBH

Here's how Massachusetts Democrats will allocate delegates after Super Tuesday » WCVB

'Donate Your Vote': Some Mass. Voters Are Casting Ballots On Behalf Of Disenfranchised Prisoners » WBUR

Taxation

Brookline rep wants to pump up gas taxes even higher » Boston Herald

Transportation

MBTA takes all new Orange Line trains out of service for repair » Boston Herald

Could Uber and Lyft survive if the state levies higher fees on the rides they provide? » Boston Globe

Gas Tax, Toll Changes Among Transpo Tax Bill Amendments » State House News Service

House makes right move on transportation » Boston Globe

Gas tax, toll changes among transportation tax bill amendments » Taunton Gazette

Homeless bill helps lift Massachusetts residents » Boston Herald

Baker Cool to Business, Gas Taxes in House Transpo Bill » Banker & Tradesman

Four Focus Points For Beacon Hill's Coming Transportation Tax Debate » WGBH

Press Releases

New Report Outlines Steps Policymakers Can Take to Protect Medicaid Coverage for People with Mental Health Conditions » National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Massachusetts

Cities, Workers, Civil Society Organizations Sue Trump-Vance Administration for Weaponizing Public Service Loan Forgiveness to Silence Critics and Stifle Dissent » Democracy Forward

MNA: Dana-Farber Foxborough Nurses to Hold Informational Picket Outside Gillette Stadium Before November 13 Patriots-Jets Game » Massachusetts Nurses Association

Mayor Shaunna O’Connell, Taunton Police and Fire Departments Offer Look into New Public Safety Complex as Project Nears Finish Line » City of Taunton

Maine and Massachusetts Initiatives Threaten to Re-Criminalize Adult-Use Cannabis Sales » Marijuana Policy Project

AG Campbell Sues U.S. Department Of Education To Block New Restrictions On Public Service Loan Forgiveness » Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell

State Legislative Briefing to Highlight Opportunities to Close Completion Gaps at Massachusetts Community Colleges » EdTrust-Massachusetts

ICYMI: Constituents, Health Professionals Join Senator markey in Boston to Highlight Impact of Rising Health Insurance Premiums on Massachusetts Communities » Office of Sen. Ed Markey

Governor Healey Issues Statement after Court Ruling Forces President Trump to Feed American Families » Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Healey-Driscoll Administration Partners with the Boston Symphony Orchestra for July 4 Massachusetts 250 Signature Event » Office of Travel and Tourism

Mass Audubon Honors Kirsten Waerstad with Nature of Massachusetts Award » Mass Audubon

Ceylon Park Improvement Project Recieves $1 Million Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant » City of Boston

UMass Lowell ranked among Top 100 Women-Led Businesses » UMass Lowell

Senator Markey Demands Amazon Abandon Plan to Include Facial Recognition Technology in Ring doorbells » Office of Sen. Ed Markey

Auchincloss and Schiff Probe Top RFK Jr. Advisor Calley Means » Office of Congressman Jake Auchincloss

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $179 Million for Economic Development Projects Through Community One Stop for Growth » Mass. Executive Office of Economic Development

Governor Healey Provides Update as President Trump Shuts Off Winter Heating Assistance for Millions » Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

AG's Office Secures 45 Indictments Against 10 Defendants in Statewide Sex Trafficking Case » Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $632,000 to Plant Trees and Cool Communities Across Massachusetts » Mass. Division of Conservation Services

Governor Healey Issues Statement on Court Ruling That Trump Must Continue to Fund SNAP » Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $500,000 to Support Conservation and Restoration Efforts of Endangered Marine Species and Aquatic Habitats » Massachusetts Environmental Trust


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