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Stephen Lynch A Possibility for a Putative Biden Administration
Could Massachusetts Congressman Stephen Lynch (D-South Boston) end up in former vice president Joe Biden's presidential administration? It's a possibility.
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Rhode Island Teachers Unions Don’t Want In-Person Schooling
Many public schools in Rhode Island are still holding in-person classes this school year, but the National Education Society of Rhode Island wants that to change. The group has called on the state's Democratic governor, Gina Raimondo, to stop in-person learning in the state by Monday, November 23
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Vermont To Offer Free Hunting and Fishing Licenses … If You’re The Right Race
Want to go hunting or fishing in Vermont? Well, depending on the color of your skin, you might be able to get a license for free.
Politics
Pro-Life State Rep Argues That Everyone Should Oppose Abortion Expansion Amendment
State Representative Shawn Dooley (R-Norfolk) saw budget Amendment 759 on abortion pass in the Massachusetts House of Representatives last week, and he has concerns about it. The altered version of the ROE Act abortion expansion amendment, attached to the House's fiscal year 2021 budget, passed 108-49. All but
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Not Infanticide? ROE Act-Supporting State Rep Explains Thinking Behind Abortion Expansion Amendment
All but 19 Democrats in the Massachusetts House of Representatives voted for a version of the ROE Act that came up for a vote last week, including state Representative Patricia Haddad (D-Somerset). This version of the ROE Act is Amendment 759 on the House's Fiscal Year 2021 budget.
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Few Members of Key Legislative Committee Willing To Comment On Abortion Amendment Passing Massachusetts House
The Massachusetts House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a modified version of the ROE Act abortion expansion bill on Thursday evening, but many politicians show no interest in talking about it. The ROE Act abortion expansion bill was in the Massachusetts Legislature's Joint Committee on the Judiciary from January
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Charlie Baker Could Still Appoint A Republican U.S. Senator for Massachusetts If Warren or Markey Joins A Biden Administration
If either U.S. senator representing Massachusetts takes a job in a Joe Biden administration, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker would still get to appoint the temporary replacement. It's a topic that came up during the Massachusetts House of Representatives' consideration of 777 budget amendments this past week.
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Vermont Announces More Coronavirus Restrictions
Bars will soon be closing in Vermont due to the coronavirus emergency. The state's Republican governor, Phil Scott, recently announced a slew of restrictions that will be going into effect in the state. They include closing in-person service for bars and social clubs, making restaurants cut off in-person