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Tom Joyce is a seasoned journalist and political commentator with a rich background in covering politics, sports, and pop culture. Since 2019, Tom has been a prominent contributor to NewBostonPost.
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When it comes to Christmas presents, it's possible that the Massachusetts State Lottery makes them — but that doesn't make giving the Lottery's product to friends and family is a good idea. During the 2019 fiscal year, Bay Staters spent more than $5.5 billion
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Will Massachusetts have a great option to succeed departing state Representative Robert DeLeo (D-Winthrop) as House Speaker? Unlikely.
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Some Massachusetts businesses will receive help from the state amid the coronavirus emergency. If you're a white man who owns a business, however, that might not be the case.
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Will Vermont join the Transportation and Climate Initiative? Not right now.
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New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu is not happy with members of Congress who are receiving the coronavirus vaccine. In a tweet over the weekend, Sununu, a Republican, made it clear that he would rather see the vaccine go to more vulnerable populations first rather than politicians he views as ineffective.
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Gasoline and diesel could soon be more expensive in Massachusetts. On Monday, Massachusetts Republican governor Charlie Baker, Rhode Island Democratic governor Gina Raimondo, Connecticut Democratic governor Ned Lamont, and Washington D.C. Democratic mayor Muriel Bowser signed the Transportation and Climate Initiative memorandum of understanding. Several other states reportedly may
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When will prisoners receive the coronavirus vaccine in Massachusetts? Sooner than most of the general public, as CBS Boston reports.
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The Massachusetts economy took a hit as a result of government restrictions on businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic. Would enacting the Transportation & Climate Initiative carbon fee on fuel make it worse?