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LePage points finger at Lowell, Lawrence as governors weigh drug fight
BOSTON — Maine Gov. Paul LePage, a second-term Republican who has become a lightning rod in the debate over drugs and race,…
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Governors reflect, deflect when asked about Trump presidency
It is a subject of international intrigue and one that, try as they might, politicians in America just cannot seem to avoid.…
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Baker rolls out red carpet for fellow governors, premiers
Dean Serpa and Scott Conway of Gov. Charlie Baker's office spent time Friday preparing for the arrival Sunday of New…
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Vehicle sales taxes off, total taxes up 1.2 percent fiscal 2017
When the Department of Revenue emphasized in early August that state tax collections in July exceeded benchmarks it did not mention that…
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Activities of new Sanders group challenged by Mass Fiscal
STATE HOUSE — The Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, a conservative non-profit that has established itself as a foil to Democratic lawmakers on Beacon…
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MBTA janitors camp outside Baker’s office to protest layoffs
STATE HOUSE — MBTA janitors and their supporters protested planned layoffs Thursday, occupying the lobby and hallway outside Gov. Charlie Baker's…
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Women’s caucus lines up Abigail Adams honorees for Oct. reception
STATE HOUSE — Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Sen. Karen Spilka, and Rep. Elizabeth Malia will be among the honorees at this year'…
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Mass. students tops in nation on ACT test
Recent Massachusetts high school graduates had the highest average score on the annual ACT test, a benchmark for their college and career…
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SJC at full strength after private swearing-in ceremony
David Lowy and Kimberly Budd were officially sworn in as justices of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in a private ceremony Wednesday…
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Tribe applauds Justice Dept. for challenging court ruling
STATE HOUSE — The Obama administration on Wednesday challenged a federal court ruling that would strip the Mashpee Wampanoag of its tribal land…
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Brown rejects sexual harassment allegations
STATE HOUSE — Fox News analyst and former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown on Wednesday rejected the sexual harassment allegations made against him in…
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Bay State overhauling review process for health care projects
BOSTON — Nursing homes looking to expand their facilities will need to participate in Medicaid under a broad overhaul of Department of Public…
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Citing SJC ruling, Eversource withdraws natural gas application
STATE HOUSE — Eversource, a gas and electric utility, on Thursday withdrew its application for approval of natural gas transportation and storage contracts,…
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July sales down as home, condo prices remain high
Home sales in Massachusetts fell 12.5 percent in July, a month that featured the second highest median sale price on record,…
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Boston Councilor Tito Jackson mum on future political plans
BOSTON — If there were ever a day for Boston City Councilor Tito Jackson to dispel notions he might challenge Boston Mayor Marty…
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Magazine rates Mass. economy as best among the states
STATE HOUSE — After failing to crack the top 10 the last time rankings were compiled, the Massachusetts economy is the strongest in…
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Baker signs pet protection law
Gov. Charlie Baker on Friday signed into law a new series of protections for animals, including measures aimed at discouraging leaving pets…
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National consumer group knocks SJC pipeline decision
A national energy group criticized the Supreme Judicial Court's decision Wednesday blocking utilities from charging consumers for natural gas pipeline…
