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John Kerry Phones It In For Climate Hearing in Massachusetts, Tells Legislators It’s Time ‘To Get Off Our A—-‘
By Colin A. Young State House News Service
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Outgoing GOP State Rep Says Trump Hurting Massachusetts Republicans
By Matt Murphy State House News Service
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Time To Re-Open the Economy, Three Massachusetts GOP Legislators Say
By Matt Murphy State House News Service
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Give Illegal Immigrants Coronavirus Stimulus Checks, Some Massachusetts Democrats Say
By Katie Lannan State House News Service
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Twenty Mayors Declare Support for Ed Markey Over Joe Kennedy III
By Michael P. Norton State House News Service With about seven months left until the September 1 Democratic primary, U.S. Senator Edward Markey can count on 20 influential mayors to help him as he tries to fend off a strong challenge from U.S. Representative Joseph P. Kennedy III.
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Beacon Hill Dem: Increase Gasoline Prices Through Carbon-Emissions Fee and Higher Gas Tax
By Matt Murphy State House News Service Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo said he's waiting to learn more about a regional vehicle emission reduction pact before deciding how it will fit into his plan for transportation.
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Beacon Hill Republicans To Dems: How Much Tax Money for ‘Transportation’ Is Enough?
By Chris Lisinski State House News Service When the House begins its promised debate on transportation revenue this month, Republican lawmakers will bring skepticism about whether the state actually needs funding beyond existing and already-proposed sources.
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Ban Plastic Straws Unless Customer Asks For One, Massachusetts Legislative Committee Says
By Chris Lisinski State House News Service Massachusetts businesses would be banned from distributing disposable plastic straws unless a customer requests one, under a bill endorsed by a legislative committee on Monday and described as "ridiculous" by a leading small business advocate.