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“To put it plainly, in 2014 he campaigned as Mr. Fix-it. And there’s quite a lot that isn’t fixed.”

Senator Eric P. Lesser

Speaking about Governor Charlie Baker as shortcomings are appearing in certain agencies.
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Beltway Politics

Patrick shuns wealth tax, will be advertising in NH soon »

U.S. Rep. Richard Neal of Massachusetts releases eight years of tax returns ‘in spirit of transparency’ » The Republican

Weld: ‘All of this is totally unprecedented’ » Commonwealth Magazine

Campaigning In New Hampshire, Deval Patrick Says The Race Isn't Up To Pollsters, 'It's Up To Voters' » New England Public Radio

Business

Boeing ousts CEO, picks chairman to map exit from Max crisis » Boston Globe

For future reference, take note of these forward-leaning events » Boston Globe

Milestone reached on Verizon tower at Hub on Causeway » Boston Business Journal

The lost decade: energy stocks seek relevancy as investors flee » Boston Globe

After truce with US, China cuts tariffs on many global imports » Boston Globe

Haverhill-Based Broco Oil Receives $500,000 State Grant to Take Biodiesel by Rail » WHAV

Cannabis & Psychedelics

Pot sales grow during holiday season … but don’t get burned » Boston Herald

Check out the state cannabis commission's new Worcester headquarters » Boston Business Journal

City proceeds with four recreational pot applicants » Lowell Sun

Tests on vaping cartridge raise lead concerns; two sold locally » Gazette Net

Civil Rights

At a meeting with Governor Baker, disability advocates push for more accessibility » Boston Globe

Environment

Cape Cod shark researchers score big win as tag washes ashore » Boston Herald

Trump attacks on wind turbines, low-flow toilets, and LED lightbulbs set up campaign clash with Democrats » Boston Globe

‘I disagree’ with NH Gov. Chris Sununu on Transportation and Climate Initiative, Gov. Charlie Baker says » The Republican

Uncertainty grows for neighboring states on TCI » Boston Herald

Walsh Signs Wetlands Ordinance For Boston » WBUR

Gaming

N.H. to allow mobile sports betting Dec. 30 » Boston Globe

Legislature must get moving on allowing sports betting » Lowell Sun

Despite Low Ridership, Springfield's Casino-Funded Bus Service Keeps Moving » New England Public Radio

Health Care

Easthampton council backs Medicare for All resolution » Gazette Net

Human Services

Hampden County Sheriff’s Department grateful to serve children through partnership with Toy for Joy » The Republican

Immigration

Massachusetts vows to keep accepting refugees, but not every city is on board » The Republican

Judiciary

In indigent defense case, precedent for strong SJC action » Commonwealth Magazine

Labor

Reform the au pair program » Boston Globe

Workforce development plan signed » Boston Globe

Warren, Markey, Kennedy seek answers on Fall River Amazon injuries » The Herald News

Local Government

Lowell city manager, clerk to see raises » Lowell Sun

Hadley voters reject 6 override questions; town officials mull options » Gazette Net

Politics

Correctional officers PAC pays $45,000 for campaign finance violations related to buying signs for Gov. Charlie Baker campaign » The Republican

Political Notes: Former Provincetown official enters county race » Cape Cod Times

Southwick Republican John Cain to run for state Senate from 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District » The Republican

Candidates and causes are seeking a social media boost, too » Boston Globe

Public Health

Inmates' Access to Addiction Treatment Temporarily Reinstated » State House News Service

Healey sues e-cig firms under new law » Commonwealth Magazine

DOC agrees to give prisoners opioid meds until January hearing » Boston Herald

Mass. Prisons Agree To Extend Medication For Addiction Treatment After Lawsuit » WBUR

Public Safety

No jail for state police lieutenant who stole $28,000 of overtime pay » Boston Herald

Friends of slain Cambridgeport pedestrian call for law enforcing truck backup cameras » Cambridge Day

Former State Police lieutenant pleads guilty to $29,000 in overtime fraud » WCVB

The unforeseen risks of a device to curb drunken driving » Boston Business Journal

Protesters call on Boston police to withdraw from Israel trip » Boston Globe

State Government

At a meeting with Governor Baker, disability advocates push for more accessibility » Boston Globe

Festival of Lights at State House » Boston Herald

Taxation

Liberty Mutual, Verizon pushed tax change » Commonwealth Magazine

Transportation

Frustration, confusion, then acceptance for Logan’s new Uber drop-off system » Boston Globe

Steamship Authority grant to fund electric buses » The Barnstable Patriot

Rep. Neal Says Restrictions On Chinese Rail Car Plant Can Be Cleared » New England Public Radio

Comments show support for replacing Cape Cod Canal bridges » Cape Cod Times

Steamship Authority vessel disabled off Woods Hole » Cape Cod Times

CRRC says MBTA Orange Line car fix is arriving; cars should be back in service for the new year » The Republican

Utilities

Federal Regulators Reject Attorney General’s Pilgrim Stay Request » Cape Cod Online

Coal Is Dirty. Amid Protests, Why New England Is Still Burning It For Power » WBUR

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