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MBTA plans to ramp up capital spending
BOSTON — The MBTA is preparing to more than double its spending on capital projects over the next five years, aiming to spend…
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Boston heading down road of driverless cars
BOSTON — As Boston embarks on a collaboration with an international non-profit to put autonomous vehicles on city streets, Mayor Marty Walsh…
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Orrall stands by Trump after latest controversies
STATE HOUSE — Republican National Committeewoman Keiko Orrall of Lakeville is standing by Donald Trump, despite recent news reports about his alleged behavior.…
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Councilor quizzes judicial nominee about religious beliefs
STATE HOUSE — Some might be inclined to distance themselves from Caius Veiovis, who reportedly told jurors he would "see you all…
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‘Bathroom bill’ repeal proposal qualifies for 2018 ballot
STATE HOUSE — Massachusetts voters in 2018 will be asked whether the state should keep or repeal the new state law aimed at…
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Gun owners urge Baker to rescind nominee, citing ties to AG’s office
STATE HOUSE — A gun owners group on Tuesday pressed Gov. Charlie Baker to rescind his nomination of one of Attorney General Maura…
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SJC upholds parenting rights of same-sex partner
STATE HOUSE — The parenting rights of a mother in a same-sex relationship extend even when the couple is unmarried and the…
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In re-elect bid, Senator touts opposition to Healey’s weapons crackdown
STATE HOUSE — Though legislation to strip Attorney General Maura Healey of her power to regulate firearms — filed in response to her heightened…
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Guv, lawmakers team up to name bridge in honor of Big Papi
BOSTON, SEPT. 29. 2016……As the Red Sox make their way into the postseason as division champions, fans making their way to…
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Poll: Likely Mass. voters favor marijuana legalization, more charters
BOSTON — High-profile ballot questions that would authorize additional charter schools and legalize the adult use of marijuana have similar levels of…
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“Bathroom bill” opponents say they’ve got signatures for repealer
BOSTON — Activists working to derail the new state law aimed at preventing discrimination against transgender individuals in public accommodations say volunteers have…
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Bay State mulling changes to high school standardized tests
MALDEN, MASS. — Massachusetts education officials plan to decide over the next year or so whether to shift the 10th grade standardized test…
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Feds’ Boston Latin probe finds one civil rights violation
The Boston Public Schools will adopt a comprehensive strategy to address and prevent racial harassment of its students that will include annual…
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Alcohol license bills flow amid campaign season
With most lawmakers on hiatus from Beacon Hill, spending time in their districts or working on their reelection campaigns, a skeleton crew…
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Aide: Retribution allegations disclosed to Baker in June
Gov. Charlie Baker told reporters Thursday that he learned about an alleged retribution case within the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs around…
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Professor briefs lawmakers on problem gambling study results
STATE HOUSE — An estimated 88,000 adults in Massachusetts are problem gamblers, and another 390,000 are deemed "at-risk"…
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Surging UMass enrollment climbs past 74,000
Enrollment at the five University of Massachusetts campuses shot up 27 percent over the past decade and surpassed the 74,000 mark…
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Mass. lobsterman press pols to ease access to restriced areas
STATE HOUSE — Bay State lobstermen want federal fishing regulators to work with them to ease restrictions on lobstering in Massachusetts Bay and…
