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Tsongas made-in-U.S. sneaker bill passes House vote
A proposal to require the Defense Department to buy U.S.-made sneakers has cleared the U.S. House. The provision added…
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Both sides readying for next stage of ‘millionaire tax’ fight
Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment adding a surtax on incomes over $1 million are looking ahead to a year of planning…
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Golden: House bill may come in ‘south’ of hydro, wind power requests
BOSTON — The omnibus House energy bill will likely come in below Gov. Charlie Baker's proposal for hydropower procurement and below…
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‘Don’t go there’ – Belgians plead with Canada not to pass euthanasia law
Brussels (CNA/EWTN News) — The Parliament of Canada has until June 6 to consider Bill C-14, controversial legislation that, if passed,…
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Kasich: Balance needed on LGBT rights and religious freedom
(CNSNews.com) – GOP presidential candidate Ohio Gov. John Kasich told CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday that…
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Sanders urges removing pot from federal illegal drugs list
(CNSNews.com) – "We have got to have the guts to rethink the so-called war on drugs," Sen. Bernie Sanders…
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Charter school supporters balk as Senate passes education bill
STATE HOUSE — A controversial bill tying an increase in the cap on charter school enrollment with significant new funding for all types…
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Senate bill ties charter expansion to education investments
STATE HOUSE — An increase in the cap on charter school enrollment in Massachusetts would be tied to major new investments in all…
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Supporters of religious exemption bill say debate isn’t over
ATLANTA (AP) — Conservative groups said Tuesday that Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal turned his back on people of faith by vetoing a "…
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Pro-life governor signs bill requiring abortion anesthesia
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The governor signed a bill Monday that makes Utah the first state to require doctors to give anesthesia…
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Georgia Governor vetoes religious exemptions bill
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has vetoed legislation allowing clergy to refuse performing gay marriage and protecting people who refuse to…
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North Carolina reins in local governments, transgender rule
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina legislators decided to rein in local governments by approving a bill Wednesday that prevents cities and…
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Baker administration suggests support for hydropower may help stop pipeline
BOSTON – Gov. Charlie Baker's alternative hydroelectric power bill may take wind out of the sails of proponents for a potential…
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Assisted suicide bill faces legislative deadline
BOSTON – The clock is ticking to pull the plug or put a bill before Bay State lawmakers that would make physician-assisted…
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Senate acts to raise threshold for felony larceny
STATE HOUSE — People accused of stealing items worth between $250 to $1,500 would no longer be charged with felonies in Massachusetts,…
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For the Clintons, New Hampshire is the state of 2nd chances
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — It's their Everest. Their firewall. Their lifeboat in a frozen Atlantic. They are the Clintons. It…
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Mass. drivers would have to put devices down under bill on Senate agenda
STATE HOUSE — On the heels of a 2010 law that one senator calls a "mess," the Senate next week is…
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Massive year-end spending bill includes cybersecurity act
WASHINGTON (AP) — A massive year-end spending measure moving through Congress includes a provision that will encourage companies to share cyber threat…
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Fentanyl trafficking bill signed into law
Gov. Charlie Baker signed legislation Tuesday making it a crime punishable by up to 20 years in prison for trafficking the potent…
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Senate passes $80 billion measure for veterans, military bases
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed its first spending bill of the year on Tuesday, a popular $80 billion measure for veterans'…
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Baker, Walsh urge swift action on opioid bill
STATE HOUSE — Boston Mayor Marty Walsh joined Gov. Charlie Baker on Tuesday to urge the Legislature to "swiftly act" on…
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Transgender ‘bathroom bill’ a battle of conflicting rights
None of our rights is absolute. Even our most precious rights have limitations. The First Amendment protections of the free exercise of…
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Uber users protest Braintree ordinance
Written by Michael Norton Critics and supporters of the ridesharing industry will have to wait until September for a public hearing on…
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Boston lawmakers seek to regulate Uber, Lyft
Written by Michael Norton Lawmakers from Dorchester and Brighton are behind a new bill requiring Uber and Lyft drivers to be fingerprinted…
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Newton Board of Aldermen has a new name
Written by Michael Norton The Massachusetts House on June 30 passed legislation changing the name of the Newton Board of Aldermen to…
