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Ron Mariano Eyeing Ways to Dilute Income Tax Cut Ballot Question
Massachusetts House Speaker Ron Mariano is eyeing ways to dilute a proposed income tax cut ballot question, urging talks with backers while warning it could lead to budget cuts.
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Massachusetts House Passes Bill Banning Social Media for Kids Under 14
The Massachusetts House passed a bill banning social media use for children under 14 and requiring parental consent for teens, while adding limits on “addictive” platform features.
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Massachusetts Senate Eyes More Aggressive “Safe Zones” For Illegal Immigrants Than The House
The Massachusetts Senate is considering expanding “safe zones” for illegal immigrants beyond courthouses, potentially limiting federal immigration enforcement in schools, hospitals and churches.
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Beacon Hill Democrats Push 10¢ Bag Fee That Would Raise Your Grocery Bill
Beacon Hill Democrats are advancing a plan to ban plastic bags and impose a 10-cent fee on paper bags, a move that would increase costs for shoppers at checkout.
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Massachusetts House Ways and Means Chair Backs Social Media Limits for Kids
House Ways and Means Chair Aaron Michlewitz is backing a proposal to ban social media for children under 14 and require parental consent for teen users.
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Massachusetts House to Vote to Ban Social Media Use for Children Under 14
Massachusetts House leaders plan a vote on a bill banning social media for children under 14, requiring parental consent for teens, and restricting cellphone use in schools.
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Republican City Councilor Joins Lieutenant Governor Race as Brian Shortsleeve’s Preferred Running Mate
A New Bedford Republican city councilor has entered the lieutenant governor race as Brian Shortsleeve’s preferred running mate, citing frustration with local government and a focus on schools, infrastructure, and taxpayer spending.
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Beacon Hill Not Buying Tax Cut Argument
Massachusetts lawmakers questioned whether a proposed income tax cut would improve competitiveness, as experts warned of billions in lost revenue and potential cuts to state programs.