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Tweeting the #DemDebate
NewBostonPost political reporter Evan Lips logged on the NBP Twitter account Tuesday night to offer his live thoughts on the first Democratic primary debate. Here's a sampling of what he had to say:
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Massachusetts
Baker takes charter school expansion plan to lawmakers
BOSTON – Gov. Charlie Baker will pitch his bid to increase the number of charter schools during a marathon legislative hearing on dozens of education bills Tuesday in the State House. Under the plan the Republican governor outlined last week, up to 12 new charter schools or expansions of existing institutions
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Baker may tackle opioid abuse epidemic this week
BOSTON – Gov. Charlie Baker, who made dealing with drug addiction a priority as he took office in January, is expected to put forward a proposal for tackling the issue this week with a goal of getting comprehensive legislation passed by early 2016. The recommendations are likely to extend steps to
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BI Deaconess plans review of doctor’s dismissal over ‘gay lifestyle’ warnings
BOSTON – A doctor fired for repeatedly speaking out about medical risks tied to sex between men will be given a last chance to appeal his dismissal from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center at a hearing Wednesday before hospital directors. Dr. Paul Church, a Needham urologist, had his medical privileges revoked
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Cruz meets with conservative supporters in Boston
BOSTON — Fresh from his victory last week in the Family Research Council's presidential straw poll, Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz arrived in Boston on Friday to meet with Massachusetts conservatives before heading up to New Hampshire for a day of campaigning in the Granite State.
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New Hampshire’s Hassan jumps into Senate race targeting Ayotte
CONCORD, N.H. – Two-term Democratic Gov. Maggie Hassan launched a U.S. Senate bid Monday in a move likely to pit her against Republican incumbent Kelly Ayotte in November 2016. Hassan launched her campaign stressing her bipartisan approach to problem solving and criticizing the federal government for letting special interests
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Walsh hires ex-prosecutor to aid City Hall probe tied to Teamsters case
BOSTON – An extortion indictment that recalled an earlier era in Boston labor history reportedly prompted Mayor Marty Walsh's hiring of a former federal prosecutor to aid an ongoing investigation of a City Hall tie to the case that broke open this week against several Teamsters union members. Four
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Wynn Casino plan challenged over traffic impacts
BOSTON — Plans for a casino in Everett face a new roadblock after both Somerville and Boston sued to block the Wynn Resorts project on the shores of the Mystic River, claiming that the developer failed to adequately address environmental impacts, particularly traffic congestion it is likely to cause in Charlestown