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Today on Beacon Hill
9:00am
Mass. Coalition for the Homeless Legislative Action Day
Great Hall, State House, Boston
10:00am
13th Annual Mass. White Ribbon Day Campaign
Grand Staircase, State House, Boston
11:00am
Senate Full Formal Session
Senate Chamber
11:00am
House Informal Session
House Chamber
1:00pm
House Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets: Oversight Hearing
A-1
5:00pm
Annual Mardi Gras Party with Governor's Councilor Eileen Duff
Club Cafe, 209 Columbus Avenue, Boston,
5:00pm
CPAC Kickoff Fundraiser for Congressional Candidate John Paul Moran
Bobby McKey's Dueling Piano Bar, 172 Fleet Street, National Harbor, Maryland,
6:00pm
Black Boston for Rep. Liz Miranda
Merengue Restaurant, 160 Blue Hill Avenue, Roxbury,
6:30pm
Campaign Kickoff for North Andover Select Board Candidate Luke Noble
China Blossom, 946 Osgood Street, North Andover,
Quote of the Day
“As Governor of Indiana, an HIV/AIDS epidemic flourished until he allowed public health—not ideology—to direct policy & response," tweeted Leana Wen, "I hope he now follows the guidance of the exceptional career public health leaders at the Centers for Disease Control and prevention & in the administration.”
After President Trump announced Mike Pence will lead the administration's response to the coronavirus.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Joe Biden supporters gather at Massachusetts State House, say he’s ready for White House ‘on day one’
The Republican
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Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo make a pitch for Michael Bloomberg in Massachusetts
The Republican
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Guest column Rutherford Platt: Michael Bloomberg: The imperfect but essential candidate
Gazette Net
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Online ‘impersonator’ tried to contact campaigns, DNC says
Boston Globe
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The national nightmare that is Bernie Sanders
Boston Herald
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Progressive thoughts for Super Tuesday
Boston Globe
Business
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Sale price for Seaport office nearly doubles in 7 years
Boston Business Journal
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Owners of Untappd swallow up Boston-born BeerAdvocate
Boston Globe
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Moderna pharmaceutical’s stock surges on virus news
Boston Globe
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Nubian Square Needs City-Led Strategy, Report Says
WGBH
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Urban Agenda grants aimed at community revitalization
The Bay State Banner
Cannabis & Psychedelics
Civil Rights
Education
Environment
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Why Boston Is Getting Too Bright
Boston Magazine
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NRC experts fail to ease concerns over spent fuel
Cape Cod Times
Health Care
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Insurers sign $1M settlement with Healey over mental health parity
Boston Business Journal
Housing
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Attleboro council moves toward creating rent control board
The Sun Chronicle
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Advocates: Preserve Gains in Fighting Homelessness
State House News Service
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Demand for housing in the Boston area keeps rising, along with prospective buyers’ angst
Boston Globe
Human Services
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Homeless in Marshfield: A reality for many families
Wicked Local Marshfield
Immigration
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Court sides with Trump in ‘sanctuary cities’ grant fight
Boston Herald
Labor
Local Government
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Michelle Wu sees ‘crisis of public trust’ in wake of Boston City Hall bribery scandal
The Republican
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Holyoke mayor’s brother dies of overdose
Gazette Net
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City Council approves additional $31.99M loan order for Polar Park financing
Worcester Telegram
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Easthampton council approves new cannabis fund
Gazette Net
Politics
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Auchincloss lands first union endorsement in 4th District race
WPRI.com
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Warren, Biden and Bloomberg campaigns tout Massachusetts game as Sanders rallies loom
Boston Herald
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Endorsements for John Mahoney Continue to Come In with Primary on the Horizon
Cape Cod Today
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Primary battles turn to Bay State
The Bay State Banner
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Many top local Dems still not backing a presidential candidate
WPRI.com
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LETTER: Brock N. Cordeiro seeking re-election as Republican State Committeeman
South Coast Today
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Raimondo stumps for Bloomberg in Boston
The Herald News
Public Health
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Rep. Lewis: 'Long way to go' for reproductive justice in Mass.
The Metro West Daily News
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Coronavirus In Mass.: Public Health Experts Say Don't Panic But Do Prepare
WBUR
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Coronavirus scams are infecting the Internet, but social-media sites are fighting back
Boston Globe
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Massachusetts officials confirm fifth vaping-related death; man in his 40s from Suffolk County
The Republican
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DPH Commissioner: Mass. Prepared for Coronavirus
State House News Service
Public Safety
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Brockton family sues Plymouth sheriff for $8 million after son died in custody
The Enterprise
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Reforms Pitched To Address State Police Problems
WBUR
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UPDATED: MCI-Framingham closure still not confirmed
The Metro West Daily News
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Przekopowski ‘humbled and honored’ to lead Holyoke Fire Department
Gazette Net
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Lawmakers press State Police leaders about plan to address culture of corruption
Boston Globe
State Government
Taxation
Transportation
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House unveils $600m transportation revenue bill
Commonwealth Magazine
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Boston city councilors want to talk over late-night T service again
Boston.com
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In response to proposed FAA regulations, local hobby-flight enthusiasts to protest in Washington D.C.
The Recorder
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Lost revenue from low T fares must be recouped
Boston Herald
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Councilor proposes discount parking tickets for low-income residents
Boston Herald
Utilities
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Exec Offers Take on Vineyard Wind Delay
State House News Service
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Columbia Gas guilty plea ‘the beginning of justice’ for Merrimack Valley gas disaster victims
Boston Herald
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Columbia Gas Plea Puts Spotlight on State DPU
State House News Service
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Eversource to buy assets of Columbia Gas of Massachusetts
Boston Business Journal