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"Consolidation in the airline industry has been a disaster for Americans left w fewer choices & higher prices. @SouthwestAir’s cancellations are the latest example. @USDOT should use its antitrust tools to protect fliers, starting w blocking the @JetBlue -@SpiritAirlines merger."

Elizabeth Warren

Last night, as passengers were still struggling to get around the country or were stranded in airports far from home, Warren called on DOT to block a merger of two airlines.
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GOP leadership remains silent over George Santos’ falsehoods » Boston Globe

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Amherst accused of inequitable distribution of rescue funds » Gazette Net

Federal funding for district includes $2 million for downtown Fitchburg theater renovations » Worcester Telegram

Gas prices in Massachusetts keep dropping: ‘I’ve been buying under $3 a gallon’ » Boston Herald

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OSHA settles with Trulieve over marijuana worker’s death » Boston Globe

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Carbon neutral by 2030? Mass. climate activists suggest a path forward » Boston Business Journal

Petition backing Nipmuc garners support » Gazette Net

4 troubling takeaways from new Mass. climate report » Boston.com

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Drug companies set sights on new COVID medicines to boost depleted arsenal » Boston Globe

Workforce shortage continues to plague health care industry » Gazette Net

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Supreme Court keeps asylum limits in place for now » Boston Herald

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Jubinville Confirmation Tees Up Vacancy On Governor’s Council » State House News Service

Governor’s Council approves last set of Baker nominees » Mass Lawyers Weekly

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Opinion: The path to Boston police reform runs through union negotiations » Boston Globe

Massachusetts among the states ringing in the new year with a $15 minimum wage » Boston Globe

Massachusetts Minimum Wage Increases to $15 Per Hour Jan. 1 » NECN

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Environment, economy issues front and center for Worcester lawmakers 2023-24 » Worcester Telegram

Local Government

Attempts made to tear down 1920s-era tourist information booth at the Bourne Rotary. Here's the latest. » Cape Cod Times

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Here’s why Gov. Charlie Baker took the job as NCAA president » MassLive

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Study finds Boston to be among the loneliest cities in the US » MassLive

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Heroux Tours Bristol County Jail Facilities With Hodgson as Part of Transition » WBSM

State Awards More Than $10 Million to Combat Youth Violence » Business West

State Government

Outgoing Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker says he loved his job 'very much' over past 8 years » WCVB

Maggie Bellotti, mother of 12, ‘the driving force behind Frank,’ dies at 98: ‘She was the glue’ » Boston Herald

Gov. Baker reflects on what he did — and didn’t — accomplish over 8 years in office » WGBH

Advocates: Police sexual contact in prostitution stings bears scrutiny, legislation » Worcester Telegram

National Draw Games a 'Saving Grace' for Mass. Lottery » State House News Service

Taxation

SJC sides with online retailer in sales tax fight » Salem News

Transportation

Flight delays persist after powerful storm, causing headaches for Logan travelers » Boston Globe

At Logan, stymied travelers seethe over Southwest’s woes » WGBH

3 steps for turning around the MBTA » Commonwealth Magazine

Colombian airline announces new route between Boston and South America » Boston Business Journal

Speed restrictions plague MBTA, quietly slowing down commutes, new data show » Boston Globe

Southwest flight cancellations impact Boston Logan travelers: ‘Unacceptable rate of cancellations and delays’ » Boston Herald

A decade in the making, road safety bill again headed to Baker’s desk » News 22 WWLP.com

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Utilities urge DPU to force wind developer’s hand » Commonwealth Magazine

Merrimack Valley Planning Commission to Use $70,500 to Help Communities Meet Sewer Rules » WHAV

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Recipe of the Week

Braised White Beans and Greens With Parmesan

Lidey Heuck — New York Times Cooking

Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil

1 small fennel bulb, trimmed, cored and small-diced

1 small yellow onion, small-diced

2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or thyme

5 garlic cloves, minced

¼ teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more to taste

1 large or 2 small bunches escarole, kale or Swiss chard, stems removed (10 to 12 ounces)

2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed

2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth

Kosher salt and black pepper

1 tablespoon lemon juice

½ cup shredded mozzarella (optional)

3 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan, plus more for serving

Toasted country bread, for serving

Directions

In a 12-inch skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium. Add the fennel, onion and rosemary, and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add the garlic and red-pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Begin adding handfuls of the greens, cooking and stirring until leaves wilt.

Add the white beans, broth and ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low and simmer, mashing some of the beans with a wooden spoon, until the liquid has reduced and thickened, 6 to 8 minutes.

Off the heat, stir in the lemon juice, then the mozzarella, if using, and Pecorino Romano. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Divide among shallow bowls and top with more Pecorino Romano. Serve with toasted bread and a dish of red-pepper flakes on the side.

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