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“There’s a reason the House of Representatives is not known for its transparency and this made it substantially worse than normal,” Dooley said. “Even though we’re in unusual times…the rule of law and the voice of the people still remains incredibly important and it shouldn’t be left up to one or two people to make decisions that affect the entire Commonwealth.”

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Retailers Want Employee Access to Closed Stores » State House News Service

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State control of Holyoke schools gets mixed reviews » Gazette Net

State Board Waives MCAS Graduation Requirement, Explores Plans For Reopening Schools » WBUR

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Springfield, Baystate Health will begin large-scale coronavirus testing for homeless people » The Republican

Could the handshake really disappear? » Boston Globe

Massachusetts Is Developing A Contact Tracing Program To Ensure Safe Reopening » WBUR

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Boston Children’s Hospital to lead coronavirus studies » Boston Globe

Scientists know ways to help stop viruses from spreading on airplanes. They’re too late for this pandemic. » Washington Post

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Charlie Baker puts state’s recovery in Karyn Polito’s hands » Boston Herald

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Charlie Baker won’t budge on reopening state » Boston Herald

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Transportation

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Baker: State lacks jurisdiction to fund Steamship Authority » Cape Cod Times

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Recipe of the Week

Makes 4-6 Servings

Ingredients

FOR THE TAQUITOS

2 cups mashed, cooked black beans

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 cup fresh, canned or frozen whole kernel corn

1/4 cup medium salsa

1 1/2 cups coarsely grated sharp cheddar cheese or crumbled queso fresco

24 (6-inch) corn tortillas

Olive oil or nonstick cooking spray

FOR THE SALSA

1/4 cup minced white onion

1 jalapeño pepper, stemmed, seeded and minced (can substitute 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes)

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper

10 ounces (1 1/2 cups) frozen mango, thawed and roughly chopped

Directions

For the taquitos: Position the rack in the middle of oven and preheat to 375 degrees.

In a medium bowl, mix together the black beans, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, red pepper flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano and cayenne pepper. Add the corn, salsa and cheese to the bowl and gently mix to combine.

Lay the tortillas on a large, rimmed baking sheet and transfer to the oven for about 1 minute, to soften. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and place a clean kitchen towel over the tortillas to keep them warm.

Set a tortilla on your work surface and lay 1 heaping tablespoon of the black bean mixture in a line across the center-top. Roll the tortilla tightly around the beans so it is snug in the center, like a big cigar. Lay it seam side down on the baking sheet.

Continue with the remaining tortillas and beans, lining the taquitos up right next to each other to keep them from unfurling.

Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the surface of the taquitos with the oil or lightly coat them with nonstick cooking spray.

Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until lightly brown and crispy.

For the salsa: While the taquitos are baking, make the salsa. In a medium bowl, combine the onion, jalapeño (or crushed red pepper flakes), lime juice, oil, cumin, salt and pepper until mixed together. Gently fold in the mangos. Cover and chill before serving.

Serve the taquitos with the mango salsa on the side.



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