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Lawmakers falter at finish in bid to protect workers in non-competes
STATE HOUSE — House and Senate lawmakers came tantalizingly close to reaching a deal that would have limited the use of non-compete…
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Senate GOP leader files bill to strip AG of power to regulate firearms
STATE HOUSE — Attorney General Maura Healey would be stripped of her authority to regulate firearms under a bill filed Friday afternoon by…
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Ten lawmakers endorse commercial marijuana ballot question
The campaign to legalize adult marijuana use in Massachusetts announced endorsements Thursday from 10 state lawmakers, who said a ballot question'…
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Trends report offers snapshot of Mass. health insurance
MassHealth and Medicare each provided primary health insurance coverage for more than 1 million Massachusetts residents from December 2013 to March 2016,…
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Weld: Romney ‘thinking about’ endorsing Libertarian ticket
Last cycle's Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney may be considering an endorsement of the Libertarian ticket that includes another former…
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Baker picks four for Appeals Court bench
Gov. Charlie Baker on Wednesday nominated two Superior Court judges, an assistant attorney general and a state solicitor to serve on the…
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Sanders drops in on Mass. DNC breakfast
PHILADELPHIA — Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders made a surprise appearance before Massachusetts Democrats Wednesday, rallying delegates around the goals of defeating Donald Trump…
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Baker letter adds to debate over Healey’s weapons crackdown
STATE HOUSE — Gov. Charlie Baker urged Attorney General Maura Healey on Tuesday to clarify her stepped up enforcement of the state'…
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Some Sanders delegates walk out after Clinton nominated
PHILADELPHIA — After state party officials cheerfully reported their delegates to the Democratic National Convention, insurgent delegates who had backed Bernie Sanders staged…
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Baker targets union disclosures with direct mail bill amendment
STATE HOUSE — A bill aimed at increasing transparency in political ads is back before the Legislature, after Gov. Charlie Baker proposed an…
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Conference glut could leave little time to review major bills
STATE HOUSE — With five major bills potentially on tap to come before the Legislature this weekend, House Speaker Robert DeLeo said lawmakers…
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Walsh touts recovery, second chances on national stage
PHILADELPHIA — Boston Mayor Marty Walsh's big speech at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia began like so many introductions in…
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Dozens of lawmakers claim Healey gun directive is ‘whole new law’
STATE HOUSE — Angered by her announcement last week that her office will step up its enforcement of the state's assault…
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Lawmakers send Real ID bill to Baker, agree to his license amendment
STATE HOUSE — Legislation bringing Massachusetts into compliance with the federal Real ID law made its way to the governor's desk…
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Baker implements hiring freeze as legislature overrides budget vetoes
A hiring freeze takes effect across the executive branch Monday, part of the Baker administration's plans to hit a $100…
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Former New England Patriot joins gun rights group opposing AG crackdown
As the duck boat rolled up Beacon Street on Saturday morning people filled the sidewalks on both sides. The crowd cheered for…
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Mass. pols bid to bring NBA All-Star Game to Boston
STATE HOUSE — In the wake of the NBA's decision to pull its All-Star Game from Charlotte over North Carolina&…
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Warren eyes role as Clinton convention gets underway
The Bay State's senior senator won't be on the presidential ballot this year, but on the Saturday before…
