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Karyn Polito Praises Maura Healey

Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito had some positive words to say about Governor-elect Maura Healey. Polito praised Healey for being the first woman elected as governor in Massachusetts history.

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City of Boston To Pay $2.125 Million Settlement In Lawyers’ Fees For Refusing To Fly Christian Flag

The city of Boston will compensate a Christian legal group after refusing to fly a Christian flag outside of city hall in 2017. The city has agreed to pay $2.125 million to Liberty Counsel, according to court documents filed in U.S. District Court in Boston. This will cover

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Charlie Baker Vetoes Anti-Crisis Pregnancy Center Provision of Economic Development Bill

The Massachusetts legislature wanted to spend $1 million on an anti-crisis pregnancy awareness campaign — and Governor Charlie Baker said no. Baker signed an economic development bill into law late this week (H.5374), known as "An Act Relating To Economic Growth and Relief for the Commonwealth." The Massachusetts

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Massachusetts Retailers Forecast 10 Percent Spike In Christmas Sales

By Michael P. Norton State House News Service

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Here’s How You Can Give Maura Healey’s Transition Team Your Feedback

Do you want to tell Governor-elect Maura Healey and her transition team what you're thinking? Well, now you have an opportunity.

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Charlie Baker Refuses To Say Who He Voted For In Massachusetts Governor’s Race

Who did Massachusetts governor Charlie Baker vote for in the 2022 gubernatorial race? He refuses to say.

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What To Expect In Transition In Massachusetts From Charlie Baker To Maura Healey

By Sam Doran State House News Service

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Vermont Elects First Woman To Congress and Second Democrat To U.S. Senate Ever

Before the 2022 midterm election, Vermont had never elected a woman to Congress. That changed, as Becca Balint, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. House at-large seat, defeated Republican Liam Madden 63 percent to 28 percent, according to The New York Times.