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Deval Patrick Comes Out in Favor of Reparations
In his 2020 presidential run, former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick supports reparations for the descendants of slaves, as Axios reports. The Democrat,…
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No Stripper Pole for Mayor Pete
Pete Buttigieg's campaign cancelled an appearance by the candidate's civil-law spouse at a bar in Providence, Rhode…
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Researcher Planning To Study Cape Attitudes Toward Seals
A new study planned for this summer is supposed to gauge how Cape Cod residents, visitors, and fishermen feel about sharks and…
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Governor Charlie Baker’s Approval Rating Slips in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker is no longer the most popular governor in America. Morning Consult released polling results Thursday, January 16 of…
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Susan Collins of Maine Now Least Popular Senator in United States in Home State
Susan Collins, who once enjoyed high favorability ratings in Maine, is now the least popular U.S. senator in her own state…
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Rhode Island Governor Wants State-Controlled Recreational Marijuana Shops
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo wants to legalize recreational marijuana and have the state control stores that sell it and take 61…
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Massachusetts Senate Approves ‘Comprehensive’ Sex Education Bill
The Massachusetts Senate voted 33-2 on Thursday to approve a bill that would require all public school districts in Massachusetts that…
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Everett To Offer Online Hearings for Appeals of City Fines
The city of Everett is planning to start offering "virtual hearings" online for people who want to challenge parking tickets…
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Vermont City Makes ATVs Legal on Downtown Streets
A city in Vermont voted to allow all-terrain vehicles to be used on downtown streets for a trial period. On Tuesday,…
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Connecticut School Board Brings Back Indian-Theme Nickname for High School
A high school in Connecticut has its old nickname back. Less than a year ago, a Democrat-controlled school board in Killingly…
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Baker Administration Has No Fallback If Regional Carbon-Emissions Gasoline Fee Pact Fizzles, Aide Says
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker doesn't have an alternative plan if the Transportation Climate Initiative disintegrates amid governors backing out because…
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Maine Doubles Heat Pump Rebate Program To Try To Combat Climate Change
Buying a heat pump in Maine is about to become less expensive thanks to a government subsidy. Maine Governor Janet Mills announced…
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Boston Mayor Marty Walsh Uncertain on Rent Control – But For Local-Option Bill
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh is noncommittal on bringing rent control back to the state's largest city, but he supports a…
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Two Massachusetts Teachers Unions Endorse Elizabeth Warren
Two large teachers unions in Massachusetts have endorsed Elizabeth Warren for president of the United States. The Boston Teachers Union, which has…
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Connecticut To Test Newborns for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Connecticut plans to require newborn children be tested for Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Spinal Muscular Atrophy is a rare genetic disorder occurring in…
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Rhode Island Wants To Prevent Suicides With Barriers on Bridges
One Rhode Island group is hoping to decrease suicides by making infrastructure improvements. Bryan Ganley and Melissa Cotta formed Bridging the Gap…
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Connecticut’s Economic Malaise Tied To High Income Tax Rate, Democratic Governor Says
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont said he opposes higher state income tax rates and he linked anemic growth with high income taxes. Lamont,…
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Vermont Governor Interrupted by Climate Change Protesters – For Almost 20 Minutes
Red-T-shirt-clad. rhythmically chanting climate change protesters interrupted Vermont Governor Phil Scott's annual State of the State address…
