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Massachusetts Lawmakers Move To Restrict Direct Democracy
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering changes to the ballot initiative process that could make it harder for citizen-led questions to reach voters.
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House Republicans Say Andrea Campbell ‘Locking Courthouse Doors’ in Diana DiZoglio Audit Fight
Massachusetts House Republicans back Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s lawsuit, arguing Attorney General Andrea Campbell is blocking her ability to pursue a voter-approved audit of the Legislature as the case heads to the state’s highest court.
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Maura Healey Signs Law Doubling Marijuana Possession Limit to Two Ounces
Maura Healey signed a new law doubling Massachusetts’ legal marijuana possession limit from one ounce to two while overhauling the state’s Cannabis Control Commission.
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Massachusetts Teachers Association Opposing Tax Cut Ballot Initiatives
The Massachusetts Teachers Association and other labor unions oppose proposed income tax cuts and warn they will campaign to defeat the ballot questions if they reach voters.
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Maura Healey Proposal Would Limit Teens to 2 Hours of Social Media Per Day
Gov. Maura Healey proposed limiting teens to two hours of social media per day, while restricting addictive features, notifications, and targeted algorithms for users under 18.
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Massachusetts Senate Renews $18M Rideshare Fee on Bay Staters
The Massachusetts Senate voted to renew a rideshare fee that costs Bay Staters about $18 million per year, as lawmakers debate whether to raise or restructure the charge.
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Tax Cut Campaign Asks Speaker Ron Mariano to Detail His Alternative
Backers of a Massachusetts ballot measure to cut the income tax rate are asking House Speaker Ron Mariano to spell out his proposed alternative after he criticized the plan and suggested long-term solutions instead.
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Andrea Campbell Seeks to Kill Diana DiZoglio Lawsuit in Audit Showdown With Legislature
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell is asking the Supreme Judicial Court to strike Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s lawsuit over her effort to audit the Legislature, warning it could undermine the state’s legal authority.