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Quote of the Day
“The last thing -- the last thing we need is Neanderthal thinking that in the meantime, everything's fine, take off your mask, forget it. It still matters,”
Sharply criticizing states such as Texas and Mississippi for lifting Covid-19 restrictions and mask mandates.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
Business
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'Codfather' Carlos Rafael officially a free man, according to federal record
South Coast Today
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After 6 weeks of new COVID cases dropping, Massachusetts leveled out last week; State reports 1,553 new cases, 66 deaths Wednesday
The Republican
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Strega founder, Wynn exec propose 21-story Everett tower and restaurant
Boston Business Journal
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Pandemic Forces Planners to Rethink Everything
State House News Service
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AG wins settlement in tech scam case
Boston Globe
Education
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Speedy Trial Set In Challenge To Boston Exam School Admissions
WGBH
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Alleging ‘racially hostile environment’, white former Smith College employee Jodi Shaw files discrimination complaint; school calls claims ‘baseless’
The Republican
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Lawrence legislators and mayor push for in-person school, say remote learning has ‘severe impact’ on student well-being
Boston Globe
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Mass. teachers added to vaccine eligibility list
Boston Business Journal
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Education Commissioner Seeks Emergency Authority Over Learning Models
State House News Service
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Mass. Teachers Now Eligible For Vaccines on March 11
State House News Service
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State Flags Problems at Worcester’s Becker College
State House News Service
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Vaccinating educators is a start, but more challenges ahead on reopening schools
Boston Globe
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Massachusetts teachers celebrate ‘joyful day’ following Charlie Baker announcement to vaccinate educators
Boston Herald
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Boston advocacy groups will argue to keep policy in lawsuit challenging new exam school admissions process
Boston Herald
Environment
Health Care
Housing
Human Services
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Pandemic Served New Lessons in Caring for Homeless
State House News Service
Labor
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Decision Time Nears on Unemployment Insurance Rate Hikes
State House News Service
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Independence, Benefits at Crux of App-Based Worker Debate
State House News Service
Local Government
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Hampden County retirement board hosts ‘chaotic’ phone meeting over audit findings; heckler asks, ‘$400 ... to stay at your own house?’
The Republican
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Boston Equity Chief Karilyn Crockett Resigns
WGBH
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With Alex Morse taking Provincetown job, Holyoke City Council president Todd McGee will serve as acting mayor
The Republican
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Dwight ending long run on Northampton City Council
Gazette Net
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Next in line for School Committee, Dominik Lay’s residency in question
Lowell Sun
Politics
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Walsh’s former economic development chief enters Boston mayor’s race
Boston Business Journal
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Progressive loss in State House primary resurfaces debate over ranked-choice voting
Boston Globe
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Opinion: The Democratic Party’s tent is big, but not this big
Boston Globe
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Bernie backing means little in middle-of-the-road Winthrop
Commonwealth Magazine
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Calls for ranked-choice voting in Massachusetts renew after 19th Suffolk primary
Boston Herald
Public Health
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Fewer getting tested for COVID-19, which is a problem, experts say
Boston Globe
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Essential workers not given vaccine priority asking 'why not us too?'
WCVB
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Mass COVID Vaccination Sites To Have Fewer First Dose Appointments Next Week
CBS Boston
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No Plans To End Mask Mandate In Massachusetts, Baker Says
CBS Boston
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1,553 confirmed cases, 66 deaths, and 54,855 vaccinations: See today’s new COVID-19 data from Mass.
Boston Globe
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Move to vaccinate Mass. teachers intensifies competition for limited shots
Boston Globe
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A complicating factor in combating Covid hot spots: Heat
Politico
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After offering unused vaccines to civilians at State Police facility, Baker says state ‘shouldn’t’ do it again
Boston Globe
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Second vaccine dose may be late — but is coming — after state cuts off supply to Taunton
Taunton Gazette
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Opinion: Massachusetts should pay people to quarantine
Boston Globe
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Massachusetts coronavirus vaccine slots all booked at Fenway, Gillette, Reggie Lewis Center; CVS portal reads ‘sit tight’
Boston Herald
Taxation
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February Tax Haul Shatters State's Expectations
State House News Service