Senate unveils $59.7B budget
BOSTON — Money for free community college, regional transportation and increased spending on housing and child care are among the highlights of the Senate’s version of next year’s…
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Lawmakers load up budget with earmarks
BOSTON — Downtowns, youth sports programs, churches, food pantries and nonprofits are among the myriad interests angling for a piece of the state’s nearly $58 billion budget. State…
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Sen. Warren and Lt. Gov. Kim Dirscoll to deliver keynote at NSCC commencement
DANVERS — U.S Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll will act as the commencement speakers for North Shore Community College’s 58th annual commencement ceremony on Friday,…
Read more Sen. Warren and Lt. Gov. Kim Dirscoll to deliver keynote at NSCC commencementHealey urges passage of parentage rights bill
BOSTON — Massachusetts was the first state in the country to legalize same-sex marriages but still lags behind others in granting LGBTQ couples parental legal rights. Advocates have…
Read more Healey urges passage of parentage rights billShelter money fading but new funding explored
BOSTON — State dollars for the emergency family shelter system are dwindling, and restaurateurs who for years enjoyed expanded outdoor dining and the ability to sell drinks to go…
Read more Shelter money fading but new funding exploredHouse unveils $57.9 billion budget plan
BOSTON — More money for public transportation, education, housing, and workforce development are among the highlights of the House of Representatives’ version of next year’s state budget, which…
Read more House unveils $57.9 billion budget planSenate approves $800M for migrant shelters
BOSTON — The Democratic-controlled Senate has approved a plan to spend $800 million over the next two years to support the state’s emergency shelter system, which is buckling…
Read more Senate approves $800M for migrant sheltersLawmakers seek to finalize gun control bill
BOSTON — House and Senate lawmakers huddled on Wednesday to begin negotiations on a gun control proposal that calls for updating the state’s bans on “assault” weapons and…
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State lawmakers holding fewer recorded votes
BOSTON — The number of roll call votes by the state House of Representatives has plummeted in recent years, prompting concerns from open government groups about a lack…
Read more State lawmakers holding fewer recorded votesAbigail Adams portrait coming to Senate lobby
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate is again adding to its art collection, with Senate President Karen Spilka scheduled Friday to unveil a portrait of Abigail Adams in the…
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ROCKPORT RAMBLINGS: ‘Shed your meds’ topic for luncheon
Worried your taking too many medicines? A presentation on Wednesday may help you advocate for yourself and keep medications in check throughout the aging process. The Rockport Council…
Read more ROCKPORT RAMBLINGS: ‘Shed your meds’ topic for luncheonDanvers Town Meeting members must reconvene to dissolve meeting after adjournment vote was overlooked
Danvers Town Meeting members must reconvene on Feb 26 in the Danvers High School auditorium for the sole purpose of taking a vote to adjourn and dissolve the…
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Lawmakers may revisit issue of drivers smelling of marijuana | Police Fire Court – Medical Marijuana Program Connection
When leaving a meeting at Prince George’s Community College on the night of Dec. 12, the Rev. Robert L. Screen and his wife were shocked when a car…
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