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“There’s a reason why this is the Student Opportunity Act, because this legislation is about making sure that every kid in the Commonwealth, regardless of where they live, where they go to school, where they’re from has the opportunity to get the education that they need to be great.”

Governor Charlie Baker

Speaking about the $1.5 billion education funding bill he signed yesterday at English High School.

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Beltway Politics

Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s presidential primary surge dwindling, poll shows » The Republican

Elizabeth Warren loses momentum in new national poll, ceding top spot to Joe Biden » Boston Globe

Elizabeth Warren is slipping in the polls as NH primary looms » Boston Herald

Elizabeth Warren loses her mojo in Iowa » Politico

Business

Packies sue over Cumbies booze ballot question » Universal Hub

Meet the Leftish Economist With a New Story About Capitalism » New York Times

From Holy Cross to valentines: WooSox logo is packed with Worcester connections » The Republican

Per Agreement, Airbnb Will Start Dropping Unregistered Hosts' Listings In Boston » WBUR

Cumberland Farms ballot question called a Frankenstein » Commonwealth Magazine

Cannabis & Psychedelics

Walsh Signs Ordinance That Aims To Create More Equitable Marijuana Industry In Boston » WBUR

Crimes

Woman shot multiple times near Boston police headquarters » Boston Globe

Three suspects captured after wild police pursuit into Braintree » Boston Globe

Education

Baker Signs Ambitious Education Law That Will Send Billions Of Dollars To Mass. Public Schools » WBUR

With education bill-signing, cheers and challenges » Commonwealth Magazine

The state has a big new school funding law. Here’s what it means » Boston Globe

Environment

The State Wants To Turn Cranberry Bogs Into Wetlands. It's Gritty Work » WBUR

Climate activists not satisfied with Beacon Hill » Sentinel & Enterprise

Health Care

In major rebranding, Partners HealthCare to change name to Mass General Brigham » Boston Globe

Gov. Baker’s proposed health care bill goes a long way toward fixing the state’s broken system of behavioral health care. » Boston Globe

Bucking industry line, some hospital chiefs see benefits of Medicare for All » Boston Globe

Housing

Patient-family housing project proposed in Fenway » Boston Herald

Half of Brockton’s apartments go uninspected by Health Department » The Enterprise

Judiciary

Federal Judge Overturns Part Of Opioid-Maker's Conviction » WBUR

Legislative

DiMasi says he deserves ‘second chance’ to lobby after federal conviction » Boston Globe

Politics

Former Massachusetts House Speaker Sal DiMasi: ‘I’ve paid my debt to society,’ asks for a 2nd chance » The Republican

Will Michelle Wu run for mayor of Boston? And can she win? » Boston Globe

Mazzeo claims Tyer's husband had access to ballots ahead of Nov. 5 election » Berkshire Eagle

Liss-Riordan challenges Markey at climate change forum, with Kennedy absent » Boston Globe

A date for the Boston City Council vote recount has been set » Boston.com

Public Health

Diaper-duty parity: Proposed law requires public changing stations accessible for all » Boston Globe

Mass. Schools Not Required To Test Water For Lead » WGBH

Baker shortens vaping ban to Dec. 11 while allowing DPH to issue new regulations » Boston Globe

Several New England states see disturbing rise in death rates for working-age people » Boston Globe

What To Know About The New Mass. Law Banning Flavored Vapes And Menthol Cigarettes » WBUR

Public Safety

A Massachusetts police department just became the first in the nation to test a robot dog named Spot » CNN

State Finance

Warren’s September Surge Has Evaporated » Morning Consult

State Government

DiMasi says he’s paid his price, should be allowed to lobby Beacon Hill » Boston Herald

DiMasi: ‘I’ve paid my debt to society’ » Commonwealth Magazine

Transportation

Council votes to remove Merrimack tolls on Everett Turnpike » WCVB

Rep. Straus: Recently Released RMV Investigation Documents To Be Made Public » WGBH

What You Need To Know About The New Distracted Driving Law In Mass. » WBUR

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Recipe of the Week

Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Yankee Magazine

Ingredients

For the crust:

Ingredients

  • 1 cup walnut halves
  • 1 cup graham-cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup firmly packed light-brown sugar
  • 5 tablespoons salted butter, melted

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°. Set a rack to the second-to-bottom position.

Grind the walnuts coarsely in a food processor. Add the graham crumbs and sugar; then pulse to blend while drizzling in melted butter. Press into a 9-inch pie plate.

Bake until browned at the edges, 12 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool. You can make this piecrust up to 3 weeks in advance and freeze it.

For the filling:

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 tablespoons whiskey or brandy
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 package powdered gelatin
  • 2/3 cup firmly packed light-brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin-pie filling)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon table salt
  • 1-1/2 cups heavy cream
  • Garnish: walnut halves

Instructions

Meanwhile, make the filling: In a medium-size pot over low heat, whisk the whiskey or brandy, milk, and gelatin continuously until the gelatin is completely dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in the brown sugar, then the eggs, one at a time; continue whisking over low heat (don't let it come to a boil) as you add the pumpkin, spices, and salt. Cook until the custard is smooth and steaming, 5 to 7 minutes.

Turn the heat off and transfer the custard to a large bowl to cool at room temperature. Don't refrigerate it (you don't want the custard to firm up).

In a separate bowl, whip the cream to firm peaks. When the custard has cooled to room temperature (about 45 minutes), fold in the whipped cream. Fold the filling into the cooled pie shell; chill at least 2 hours. Garnish with walnut halves and serve.



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