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Cardinal, Governor, Mayor make final appeal to reject marijuana question
DORCHESTER — Faith leaders teamed with Gov. Charlie Baker and Boston Mayor Marty Walsh on Monday to make a final appeal to voters…
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With Trump atop GOP ballot, Baker staying home on election night
HAVERHILL — Gov. Charlie Baker, who has a stake in the outcomes of the presidential race, two major ballot questions and numerous legislative…
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Voters in Amherst will be quizzed about lowering the drinking age
STATE HOUSE — In 199 out of the state's 200 legislative districts, voters next week won't have any non-…
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Marijuana legalization opponents take aim at stoned driving
STATE HOUSE — Legalization of marijuana would result in greater dangers on Massachusetts roadways, where authorities are ill-equipped to even know whether…
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Higher marijuana tax possible, state leaders say
STATE HOUSE — It's rare that the Democratic leaders of the House and Senate and Gov. Charlie Baker can agree on…
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Most Mass. communities exceeding early voting requirements
STATE HOUSE — With the state's first early voting period less than a week away, more than half of the 351…
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Mass. retailers: Lack of sales tax holiday hurts stores in August
STATE HOUSE – The state's decision not to hold a weekend-long sales tax holiday in August led to "dramatic…
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Marijuana debate intensifying ahead of Nov. 8 vote
As the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce on Monday joined those opposing a ballot question legalizing marijuana for adult use, the question&…
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Education secretary gets raucous reception at UMass
BOSTON — Education Secretary James Peyser received a raucous reception at the University of Massachusetts Boston on Thursday, where his entreaties to spur…
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On happy hour, Baker okay with being a “fuddy-duddy”
Written by Matt Murphy Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday said that if opposing "happy hour" drink specials makes him a…
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Partnership between The Ride and Uber coming for paratransit passengers
BOSTON — As the MBTA looks to cut costs and improve service, a state transportation official on Monday said the T could save…
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Senator says time not right for added flexibility of bar hours
STATE HOUSE — The backer of a bill that would give Greater Boston-area bars the ability to stay open past 2 a.…
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Boston crème closing in on another ‘official’ designation
STATE HOUSE — Gov. Charlie Baker wagered a box with Indiana Gov. Mike Pence when the New England Patriots played the Indianapolis Colts…
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Walsh will defend red kettle championship for charity
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh will face challenges from Gov. Charlie Baker and House Speaker Robert DeLeo as he tries to defend his…
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Baker visits Haymarket RMV to highlight reduced wait times
BOSTON — The mellow computerized voice interrupted the governor a few times each minute, alerting customers that it was their turn to take…
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Baker says North End project a win for Boston
BOSTON – Praising it as the "ultimate win" for Boston, Gov. Charlie Baker joined officials Thursday to break ground on a…
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Commuter nightmare blamed on Amtrak South Station signal
BOSTON – Amidst another day of chaotic commutes for public transit riders, Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday delivered a forceful defense of proposed…
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Brighter, more accessible Government Center T stop opens
BOSTON – Opening its doors for the first time to the public Monday afternoon, the rebuilt Government Center subway station allows access by…
