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Today on Beacon Hill
9:00am
Recover Boston: The Road Ahead - Economic Issues in 2021 hosted by the Boston Business Journal
Via GoToWebinar
11:00am
House Informal Session
House Chamber
11:00am
Senate Informal Session
Senate Chamber
6:00pm
Massachusetts Public Health Response to COVID-19: A Discussion with Sens. Will Brownsberger and Jo Comerford
Via Zoom
7:00pm
Congressman Jim McGovern on Greater Boston with Jim Braude
WGBH 2 or wgbh.org
Quote of the Day
“10 GOP votes for impeachment constitutes the highest number from the president’s own party ever, and 231 overall votes (so far) is the highest number in history. In other words, this is the strongest and most bipartisan repudiation of a president by the House.”
President Donald Trump has become the first president to be impeached twice, after being charged with "Incitement of Insurrection".
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Opinion: Trump and his mob still terrorize the GOP
Boston Globe
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Editorial: Mitch, please
Boston Globe
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Editorial: Trump Impeachment Is A Disaster For Democrats and the Country
New Boston Post
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Opinion: Call them white supremacists. Call them fascists and traitors. Don’t call them terrorists
Boston Globe
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Massachusetts Republicans split on impeachment as Democrats calls for ‘urgency’ in Senate trial
Boston Herald
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An Amherst professor predicted exactly how Trump would try to overturn the election. Now he fears for 2024
Boston Globe
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Trump, impeached for second time by House after U.S. Capitol siege, calls for ‘calm tempers’
Boston Herald
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The House GOP was just offered a clean break from Trump. They opted to keep it murky instead
Boston Globe
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Opinion: Suddenly, the party that broke the country wants unity
Boston Globe
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Battenfeld: Impeachment destroys Biden promises of unity and healing
Boston Herald
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The only way this presidency could end
Boston Globe
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These are the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump
Boston Globe
Business
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Harvard, MIT, others advance $100m biologics manufacturing center in Watertown
Boston Globe
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Ehrlich, Crighton advocate local journalism to governor
Lynn Daily News Item
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Economic recovery will come sooner in some sectors than others; here's what the experts say
Boston Business Journal
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Plan to redevelop Edison power plant site finally poised to advance
Boston Globe
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Ride-hailing fees could increase
Gloucester Times
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As Walsh heads to D.C., Boston’s real estate world fears upheaval
Boston Business Journal
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Baker admin awards $78.5 Mil in business grants
News 22 WWLP.com
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PPP to reopen to all lenders next week
Boston Business Journal
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Gov. Baker Just Signed a Beer Distribution Reform Bill. Here's What It Will Do
NBC Boston
Education
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Franklin superintendent: Stop holding parties, traveling, not reporting positive tests
Milford Daily News
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Framingham schools are hiring people to fill several 'emergency COVID-19 response positions'
The Metro West Daily News
Environment
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With veto feared, Rep. Smitty Pignatelli urges Gov. Baker to sign climate bill
Berkshire Eagle
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On climate change bill, it might be ‘groundhog day’
Commonwealth Magazine
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Massachusetts legislative leaders flexing political power over Charlie Baker as threat of climate bill veto looms
Boston Herald
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DiDomenico’s Environmental Justice Bill Included in Landmark Climate Change Legislation
Everett Independent
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Climate Coalition wants brighter light on Beacon Hill
News 22 WWLP.com
Gaming
Health Care
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Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signs ‘Laura’s law,’ named after woman who died looking for ER
The Republican
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Bill Author says Baker to sign “Laura’s Law” improving ER access
News 22 WWLP.com
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Baker Signs Bill Creating Maternal Health Commission
State House News Service
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Baker to sign bill on emergency room access
Commonwealth Magazine
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Legislators probe maternal health disparities
The Bay State Banner
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Health care commission prepares to review Atrius-Optum deal
Boston Business Journal
Housing
Immigration
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Public Defenders Offer 10-Point Immigration Policy Plan
State House News Service
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Immigration agency leader resigns, only weeks in office
Boston Globe
Insurance
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HPC on Lookout For Health Insurance Merger Impacts
State House News Service
Judiciary
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Essex County prosecutor Buxton nominated for Superior Court
News 22 WWLP.com
Labor
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Premium Pay on Chopping Block For Three More Holidays
State House News Service
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US jobless claims rose to 965,000 last week as coronavirus cases surge
Boston Globe
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Are gig workers employees? The debate in Mass. heats up
Boston Globe
Legislative
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North Attleboro's Scanlon calls on Baker to sign pending legislation
The Sun Chronicle
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Legislators’ work continues despite FBI warnings
Athol Daily News
Local Government
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Proposal to eliminate Boston special mayoral election could be bad look, some councilors say
Boston Herald
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‘Embarrassed’ council gives Agawam mayor a bigger raise
The Republican
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Chelmsford Select Board Member Antul resigns after making crude slur
Lowell Sun
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New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell tests positive for COVID-19
South Coast Today
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Councilors debate special election
The Bay State Banner
Politics
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Attleboro area congressman says vote to impeach Trump was about 'moral leadership"
The Sun Chronicle
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Auchincloss: 'I Don't Want To Be Unified With People Who Are Waging Insurrection Against The United States Government'
WGBH
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Read the report: UMass investigation into Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse and conduct involving students
The Republican
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It brings me no joy to abandon the Republican Party (Letters)
The Republican
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Boston Health Chief Martinez Weighing Mayoral Run
State House News Service
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MassMutual PAC suspends donations to politicians who voted against certification of the Electoral College results
The Republican
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And They’re off! Lisi & Sheehan First out of Holyoke’s Mayoral Gate
Western Mass Politics and Insight
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Charlie Baker says he supports second Trump impeachment
Boston Herald
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Letter: Why is Baker still a Republican?
Berkshire Eagle
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UMass releases report on Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse’s conduct with university students
Gazette Net
Public Health
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CDC: coronavirus cases among children, young adults have risen since the summer
Boston Globe
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Mass. Shelters, Prisons And Other Residential Programs Next Up For Vaccines, Baker Says
WGBH
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Local leaders say state leaving them in the dark about vaccination clinics and more
Boston Globe
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Cape Officials Hearing Frustration Over Vaccine Rollout
State House News Service
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Massachusetts reports 5,278 new COVID cases, 86 more deaths on Wednesday with some signs of slowing
The Republican
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Mass. Dentists Want to Receive COVID Vaccine Sooner, Administer Shots
NECN
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Secretary of State Galvin, others propose ways to speed up vaccination as Baker defends state rollout
Boston Globe
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Mass. coronavirus death toll climbs over 13,000
Boston Globe
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Mass. Confirms 5,278 New COVID Cases as Death Toll Tops 13,000
NBC Boston
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Red Sox ironing out plans to host COVID-19 vaccination site as Gillette Stadium inoculations get underway
Boston Globe
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Vaccines Start Monday for 94,000 in Congregate Care
State House News Service
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Massachusetts coronavirus cases rise 5,278 as nursing homes wrap up first round of vaccine
Boston Herald
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Boston area coronavirus wastewater data hits record levels, a ‘scary’ sign after already high case counts
Boston Herald
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94,000 living in Massachusetts jails, homeless shelters, group homes start getting coronavirus vaccines on Monday
Boston Herald
Public Safety
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Former Boston Police clerk arrested on federal charges of alleged overtime fraud
Boston Globe
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Oak Bluffs begins search for new fire chief
Martha's Vineyard Times
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Former prosecutor and ‘most eligible bachelor’ Gary Zerola wanted for alleged sexual assault
Boston Herald
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Interfaith Group Organizes Effort To Commute Prisoner's Sentence
WBUR
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Norton Police officer dies after ‘courageous battle’ with coronavirus
Boston Herald
State Government
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Bill Would Make Voting By Mail Permanent In MA
Natick Patch
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Our view: Bump shouldn't get a bump
Gloucester Times
Transportation
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Winchester Center station project gets green light
Daily Times Chronicle