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Anderson to Insurers: Be Flexible, Relax Due Dates » State House News Service

A resource guide for Mass. businesses during coronavirus outbreak » Boston Business Journal

Coronavirus sparks bill letting Mass. communities postpone certain special elections, but signature collection deadline remains unchanged » The Republican

As Baker Tells Massachusetts To Stay Home, Critics Applaud — But Say More Is Needed » WGBH

Some estimates predict Mass. hospitals could be overrun by April 16. Can Baker’s new order forestall that outcome? » Boston.com

Grim Economic Outlook Suddenly Shrouds State Budget » State House News Service

The Memo: Trump's coronavirus briefings face criticism » The Hill

Lawmaker and physician, Jon Santiago sees coronavirus epidemic from two sides » Boston Globe

Gaffetastic! Joe Biden calls Charlie Baker ‘Charlie Parker’ » Boston Herald

Massachusetts small businesses already crippled by pandemic brace for shutdown » Boston Herald

Biggest economic downturn since Great Depression looms: Experts » Boston Herald

SBA loans leave financing gap for COVID-battered businesses » Boston Business Journal

Massachusetts attorney general answers most-asked coronavirus questions » WCVB

Before Trump called for reevaluating lockdowns, they shuttered six of his top-earning clubs and resorts » Washington Post

Fall River companies step up amid coronavirus mask shortage » The Herald News

Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont Allow Beer, Wine Sales with Takeout Orders » Boston Restaurant Talk

Some Businesses See A Jump In Sales Because Of The Virus. Most Are Hurting » New England Public Radio

Globe offers buyouts, plans Taunton layoffs » Boston Business Journal

Mass. marijuana leaders protest Baker’s order to stop recreational sales during ‘stay-at-home’ advisory » Boston Globe

Charlie Baker order lets medical marijuana shop stay open, but shuts down recreational sales » Boston.com

Mass. pot shops, forced to close, face millions in losses » Boston Business Journal

Customers flock to Brockton marijuana shop to stock up before coronavirus ban » The Enterprise

AG, Lawmakers Monitoring College Refund Plans » State House News Service

Supplemental education available to Island kids » Martha's Vineyard Times

SAT tests canceled. College tours on hold. High school juniors struggle with life ahead » Boston Globe

Coronavirus student loan relief: Congresswomen Ayanna Pressley, Ilhan Omar introduce bill to cancel at least $30,000 for borrowers amid COVID-19 pandemic » The Republican

CVS to hire 50,000 people to deal with coronavirus fallout » Boston Globe

COVID-19 outbreak threatens resources of local health agencies » The Recorder

Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are pushing for more autonomy » Worcester Business Journal

Moderna might seek emergency approval this fall of coronavirus vaccine for health care workers » Boston Globe

Donors step up with masks, supplies for CDH » Gazette Net

Cooley Dickinson president and CEO: ‘We need you to do your part’ » Gazette Net

Brigham Nurses Forced To Commute Via Crowded Shuttles During Coronavirus Pandemic » WGBH

‘High priority for us’: Baker eager to talk with legislators amid growing eviction, foreclosure fears » WHDH

How to protect the homeless during the coronavirus pandemic » Boston Globe

Homeless shelters coping with public health fears » The Recorder

Neighbor to Neighbor project seeks to fill voids made by health crisis » The Recorder

Cape Cod advocates urge safe virus testing for immigrants » Cape Cod Times

State limits GPS bracelets, US court in Springfield closes as judiciary adapts to coronavirus » Boston Globe

GE Aviation to slash 10 percent of its US workforce because of coronavirus » Boston Globe

'Then we were all basically jobless' » South Coast Today

Amazonians United Wins PTO for all Amazon Workers » Medium

Senate specials scheduled for May, House elections in June » News 22 WWLP.com

Special election for Humason’s seat pushed to May » Gazette Net

Political Notes: Canceled county meeting draws challenge » Cape Cod Times

How to reach Montague officials in midst of limited Town Hall access » The Recorder

Somerville mayor responds to Baker’s stay at home advisory » Wicked Local Somerville

Lowell City Council to meet by phone » Lowell Sun

Bill to allow towns to postpone local elections heads to governor » Martha's Vineyard Times

Gov. Baker signs bill allowing postponement of municipal elections during state of emergency » WCVB

Open Meeting complaints filed over toxic waste cleanup plan » Berkshire Eagle

City Hall Notebook: Public meetings are still public » Worcester Telegram

2 takes on how to protect our health and democracy » Commonwealth Magazine

Is Campaigning Possible During a No-Contact Pandemic? » Governing

Here’s what you can and can’t do under the new Mass. order and guidelines » Boston Globe

Families struggle with ‘no visits’ edict at senior homes » Boston Globe

Be part of the solution, stay at home » Boston Herald

WATCH: Mayor Walsh Announces Second Death Of A Boston Resident From Coronavirus » WGBH

Charlie Baker orders business closures, asks people to stay home as coronavirus deaths double » Boston Herald

Mounting pandemic data aiding local researchers but unknowns still persist » Boston Herald

A look at who’s essential » Boston Herald

As Massachusetts issues stay-at-home advisory, other states offer lessons » Boston Globe

'Almost as painful': Gas disaster victims feel deja vu while dealing with pandemic » The Salem News

Mass. issues stay-at-home advisory, closes nonessential businesses, as coronavirus death toll rises to nine » Boston Globe

9 Dead, 777 Confirmed Cases Of Coronavirus In Mass. » WBUR

Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Joshua Barocas On Gov. Baker’s Stay-At-Home Advisory: 'A Very, Very Important Step' » WGBH

McGovern talks public health, economy and government’s response » The Recorder

Berkshire lawmakers: Shelter in place might not be necessary, but state needs to plan for it » BU News

By Sen. William Brownsberger: Personal responsibility and COVID-19 » Wicked Local Belmont

Boston brings on 4-star Gen. Stanley McChrystal to help with pandemic response » Boston Herald

State Rep. Tram Nguyen: Our civic responsibility amid the coronavirus outbreak » Wicked Local Boxford

The Coronavirus’s Harsher Reality for the Most Vulnerable » Governing

As COVID-19 hits prisons, worry spreads » Commonwealth Magazine

Coronavirus Updates For Western New England: 10 Deaths In Conn., 9 In Mass., 5 In Vt., 1st In NH » New England Public Radio

Boston Coronavirus News: A Stay-at-Home Advisory Arrives » Boston Magazine

Attleboro area lawmakers react to Baker's 'stay-at-home' order » The Sun Chronicle

Governor Baker 'Has To Be More Strict,' Says Sue O'Connell » WGBH

Massachusetts’ coronavirus stay-at-home advisory: What happens if you don’t comply? » The Republican

Boston Area EMTs Beef Up Procedures To Protect Against The Coronavirus » WBUR

Two Massachusetts firefighters test positive for coronavirus » Boston Herald

Boston police decline to release coronavirus protective measures; Cambridge officers switch to 12-hour shifts » Boston Globe

When Inmates Die Of Poor Medical Care, Jails Often Keep It Secret » WBUR

Virus Brings States to a Standstill: Sessions Halt, Budgets Crater, Plans Wait » New York Times

Galvin: Early Massachusetts census response rate encouraging » The Associated Press (AP)

Virus notes: Finding purpose » Commonwealth Magazine

Coronavirus: How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected 2020 Census participation? » The Republican

Transportation officials struggle with the downturn » Commonwealth Magazine

MBTA approves plan to consolidate stops on Green Line’s B branch » Boston Globe

T Agrees to $18 Mil Plan to Consolidate Green Line Stops » State House News Service

Wastewater treatment plants remind people not to flush wipes » The Recorder

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NEPR Beacon Hill In 5: Why Mass. Gov. Baker Is Resisting A 'Shelter-In-Place' Order MASSterList Keller At Large: Leadership During The COVID-19 Emergency WBUR Radio Boston: Mass. To Close All Non-Essential Businesses Starting Tuesday WBUR Bostonomix: Businesses Ordered To Close Worry About Their Future Mass Climate Action Network The Climate Minute: Should the towns buy Columbia Gas? Five Thirty Eight Politics Podcast: How COVID-19 Is — And Isn’t — Changing Politics Bloomberg Baystate Business: Monetary and Fiscal Stimulus Valley Advocate Podcast: Jonathan Jenner and Hope on the Western Mass Asylum Support Network

MBTA Celebrates Autism Acceptance Month with Inaugural Participation in the Autism Transit Project » MBTA

MMA’s 2nd ‘Climate Action’ webinar focuses on planning » Mass. Municipal Association

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Grants $1.5M in Workforce Development Initiatives to Boost Career Training across Commonwealth Grants Funded by Community Mitigation Fund » Mass. Gaming Commission

Union Carpenters Hold Rally at Polar Park » North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters

MassHousing Announces New Round of Neighborhood Stabilization Program Capital Grants » MassHousing

Fossil Fuel Companies Make Billions in Profit as We Suffer Billions in Losses: 2024 Edition » Union of Concerned Scientists

City of Boston and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Announce BlueBikes Support During 2024 MBTA Closures » Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Time to Speed Up the Pace of the Legislature » Progressive Mass