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Elizabeth Warren-Backed Bill Would Increase Social Security Benefits While Increasing Payroll Taxes

Common Dreams By Jake Johnson U.S. Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) led a group of lawmakers late this week in introducing legislation that would expand Social Security's annual benefits by $2,400 per year.

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Bernie Sanders Says Republicans Have An ‘Excellent Chance’ of Taking Back The House This Year

Who will win control of the U.S. House of Representatives this November? U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) thinks the Republican Party has a good chance of getting the majority.

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Illegal Immigrants Will Be Eligible For Driver’s Licenses In Massachusetts Next Year

Starting on July 1, 2023, illegal immigrants will be eligible to obtain driver's licenses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. That's because the Massachusetts Senate overrode Governor Charlie Baker's veto of the proposal (H.4805) on Thursday, June 9. The Senate overrode the governor'

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With Gas Prices 62 Percent Higher Than Last Year, IRS Raises Mileage Rate

By Casey Harper The Center Square

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Leah Cole Allen Weighs In On Bid For Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts

This is familiar territory for Leah Cole Allen. The 33-year-old is running for office to get back in the Massachusetts State House where she hopes to be working closely with a former colleague of hers.

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Massachusetts Opioid Overdose Deaths Reached New High In 2021

By Katie Lannan State House News Service

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Gas Pushing $6 Per Gallon On Martha’s Vineyard

Gas is not cheap in Massachusetts. The average price for a regular gallon of gas in the Commonwealth was $5.028 per gallon as of Thursday morning, June 9, according to AAA.

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Boston Celtics Favored To Win The NBA Championship

Who is the most likely team to win the National Basketball Association championship this season? The Boston Celtics are now favored to win it all, according to Vegas Insider.