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After Coming Up Short, Abortion Public Funding Opponents Say They’ll Try Again
By Katie Lannan
State House News Service
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Proposed Massachusetts Income Tax Surcharge ‘Truly Radical,’ Opponents Say
By Andy Metzger STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE BOSTON — A proposed constitutional amendment that roughly 70 percent of Bay State lawmakers voted to put before voters is "truly radical," a group of business representatives told the state's highest court in a brief filed Monday.
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Wanna Bet? Getting Ready for Sports Gambling in Massachusetts
By Colin A. Young STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE BOSTON — Anticipating that the U.S. Supreme Court might rule next year that states can legalize sports wagering, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission on Thursday resolved to prepare research on the topic for lawmakers who may have to decide whether sports betting fits
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Which Ballot Questions Got Enough Signatures To (Possibly) Go To Voters?
By Katie Lannan STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE BOSTON — Questions dealing with the minimum wage, sales tax, paid family and medical leave, nurse staffing and a campaign finance commission may be one step closer to coming before voters next year, after their backers submitted signatures to Massachusetts Secretary of State William
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Rosenberg Probe Begins, Senator Expects Out-of-State Independent Investigator
By Matt Murphy
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Succession Speculation Swirls as Senators Return to Beacon Hill
By Michael P. Norton
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Lawmaker: Stan Rosenberg Needs To Give Up Senate Presidency During Probe
By Michael P. Norton State House News Service When senators huddle for a private caucus Monday to consider sexual assault complaints lodged against Senate President Stanley Rosenberg's civil-law husband, state Senator Barbara L'Italien plans to discuss her belief that Rosenberg needs to give up his duties
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State Senate To Investigate Sexual Assault Allegations Against Civil-Law Husband of Senate President
By Matt Murphy STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE BOSTON — Disturbing allegations of sexual assault against the civil-law husband of Senate President Stanley Rosenberg roiled Beacon Hill on Thursday, challenging Rosenberg's capacity to lead the chamber as Governor Charlie Baker and others called for a full investigation into the "