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Biden’s Treasury Secretary Calls ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ ‘The Most Important Climate and Energy Law in U.S. History’ During Visit To Roxbury Community College
By Alison Kuznitz State House News Service
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Massachusetts House Passes Bill To Ban ‘Revenge Porn’
A bill that would ban so-called revenge porn has gotten unanimous approval from the Massachusetts House of Representatives. State representatives voted 151-0 on Wednesday, January 10 for the bill, which would make it illegal to publish "sexually explicit images" of a person without that person's consent.
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No Voters Show Up To Biden Primary Challenger’s Event
A primary challenger to President Joe Biden held a campaign event in New Hampshire on Tuesday, but no voters showed up. U.S. Representative Dean Phillips (D-Minnesota) hosted an event called "Government Repair Truck Coffee Conversations" outside of the Double Tree Hotel in Manchester, New Hampshire. While reporters
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Maura Healey Touts In-State Tuition, Financial Aid, and Driver’s Licenses For Illegal Immigrants In Massachusetts
In-state tuition rates and financial aid are available for illegal immigrants attending public colleges in Massachusetts, and it's something the state should be proud of, Governor Maura Healey said. She also praised providing driver's licenses for illegal immigrants, which became legal in Massachusetts on July 1,
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Claudine Gay Should Have Remained President of Harvard, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey Says
Claudine Gay should have stayed on as president of Harvard University instead of resigning last week, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey said Tuesday. Healey made the comment during an appearance on Boston Public Radio on WGBH on Tuesday, January 9.
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Massachusetts House To Weigh ‘Revenge Porn’ Bill On Wednesday, January 10
By Chris Lisinski State House News Service
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Gas Prices Continue Declining In Massachusetts
Gas prices took a slight dip in Massachusetts over the past week. The average price for a gallon of gas dropped three cents, from $3.20 per gallon to $3.17. That means gas is $0.16 per gallon cheaper than it was last year in Massachusetts.
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New Hampshire Republican Presidential Primary Could Be Competitive, New Poll Suggests
If a recent CNN poll isn't fake news, the 2024 New Hampshire Republican primary will be competitive. In it, former President Donald Trump holds a seven-point lead over former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley: 39 percent to 32 percent.