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Today on Beacon Hill

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:00am House Session, Full Formal Session

1:00pm Constitutional Convention, Constitutional Convention

“It’s a red line. It’s also common sense,” she tweeted of the stimulus checks. “Sick + tired of Mitch McConnell & the GOP playing games with peoples’ lives for corporate handouts. It ends here. ... If Congress needs to spend Christmas on the House floor, so be it.”

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

The Congressional Progressive Caucus is considering opposing any proposal that doesn't include another round of stimulus checks.

News By Category
Beltway Politics

McConnell acknowledges Biden is president-elect, says Electoral College ‘has spoken’ » Boston Globe

Biden to name Boston’s Gina McCarthy as White House climate coordinator » Boston Globe

Trump voters accept Biden victory ‘with reservations’ » Boston Globe

Trump refusal to concede getting under Joe Biden’s skin » Boston Herald

Opinion: Trump’s election lawyers must be investigated » Boston Globe

Opinion; ‘We’re gonna [lose] so much you may get tired of [losing]’ » Boston Globe

Business

Planet Fitness pushes back on Boston gym closing move amid coronavirus » Boston Herald

First look: Hook Wharf's proposed hotel tower » Boston Business Journal

Developers share first look at plans for tower on James Hook Lobster site » Boston Globe

A scene in hibernation » Boston Globe

Brian P. Kennedy to step down as director and CEO of Peabody Essex Museum » Boston Globe

State economy expected to improve in FY22 » Commonwealth Magazine

‘There is zero evidence’: Planet Fitness slams Boston’s coronavirus reopening rollback » Boston.com

Amazon plans second 'last mile' delivery center in Worcester » Worcester Telegram

Entertainment sector seeks a lifeline amid vaccine rollout » South Coast Today

Restaurants aren’t failing. They are being failed. » Boston Globe

Related Beal closing in on deal to purchase Innovation and Design Building » Boston Business Journal

Massachusetts Regulators File Complaint Against Robinhood » The Wall Street Journal

Galvin’s office says popular investing app Robinhood violates state securities rules » Boston Globe

Cannabis & Psychedelics

Stebbins, Camargo Named to State Cannabis Commission » State House News Service

Two new commissioners tapped for Massachusetts marijuana agency » Boston Globe

Nurys Z. Camargo and Bruce Stebbins appointed to Cannabis Control Commission; the pair to serve five-year terms » The Republican

Civil Rights

After Fall River arrests, anti-panhandling law ruled unconstitutional by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court » The Republican

Editorial: Abortion-rights bill deserves passage — again » Boston Globe

Crimes

Former Mayor Jasiel Correia to face all 24 charges in SnoOwl, marijuana cases in one trial » The Herald News

Education

In a winter of remote learning, most kids will be losing the magic of snow days » Boston Globe

Will a shift in learning models help lower the rising rates of depression, suicide among children in Massachusetts? » The Republican

Boston Teachers Union passes vote of no confidence in Superintendent Brenda Cassellius » Boston.com

Officials Worry Fewer Teens Are Preparing for Higher Edu » State House News Service

Budget rider clears way for part-time student trustees » News 22 WWLP.com

Baker Awards $11.7 Million in Skills Capital Grants to Educational Institutions » Everett Independent

Massachusetts: Schools must give students live interaction daily » News 22 WWLP.com

Environment

Fossil Fuel Fight Escalates to State Attorney General » Insider Higher Ed

California Replaces Massachusetts as Most Energy Efficient State » State House News Service

Federal

Federal execution numbers top states’ for 1st time, report says » Boston Globe

Congressional leaders meet, cite progress in spending and stimulus talks » Washington Post

Gaming

Already hurting, Massachusetts casinos take a big hit from early closing time » Boston Globe

Massachusetts casino revenue down in November; MGM Springfield has worst full month ever » The Republican

Massachusetts casino revenue down in November; MGM Springfield has worst full month ever » The Republican

Health Care

DeLeo: House Will Reject Baker Abortion Amendment » State House News Service

Massachusetts House Seeks to Overturn Baker Abortion Amendment » NBC Boston

Elation, relief as Covid vaccine arrives at hospitals » Boston Business Journal

'It's Definitely A Relief': Mass. Health Care Workers Begin Receiving Coronavirus Vaccine » WBUR

Eventually, getting the COVID-19 vaccine could be required for many » Boston Globe

Vaccine coming this week for area hospital workers » Gazette Net

FDA scientists endorse Moderna Covid-19 vaccine, as documents provide new hints on efficacy » STAT News

What you need to know about Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, which is likely to get cleared this week » Boston Globe

New elective surgery guidance leaves out ambulatory centers » News 22 WWLP.com

Despite Coronavirus Surge, Most Boston Hospitals Have Space » Boston Patch

Human Services

Drive-thru food collection in Attleboro shows spirit of giving » The Sun Chronicle

USDA Cuts Back On Hunger Relief Shipments To Massachusetts » WGBH

Immigration

Healey pushes to block immigrant detention at jail » Commonwealth Magazine

Healey: Civil rights of ICE detainees violated » Commonwealth Magazine

Insurance

Biden team looks at expanding access to ACA insurance marketplaces » Boston Globe

Judiciary

Supreme Judicial Court rules law banning panhandling violates First Amendment rights of homeless people » Boston Globe

Courts grapple with backlog of murder trials » Worcester Telegram

Georges Takes Oath, Making All Seven SJC Justices Baker Appointees » State House News Service

Legislative

A family affair: Newly elected state Rep. Jake Oliveira ready to roll in 7th Hampden District » Gazette Net

Beacon Hill’s legislative chess match » Commonwealth Magazine

Local Government

Agawam Mayor William Sapelli proposes $45K mayoral pay hike, longer term » The Republican

Lowell city manager asked to meet with health leaders » Lowell Sun

Politics

What’s next for Joe Kennedy III? Maybe a Biden administration post, definitely more family time » Boston Herald

State officials say election suit is effort to disenfranchise millions » The Salem News

What’s next for Joe Kennedy III? Maybe a Biden administration post, definitely more family time » Boston Herald

Political waters churn amid talk of Curtatone run for governor » Boston Herald

Councilor: Not having special election to replace Rivera unfair to Lawrence voters » The Eagle Tribune

Public Health

Massachusetts company rolls out coronavirus mask test to monitor COVID-19 exposure » Boston Herald

3,720 COVID-19 cases, 55 additional deaths reported in Massachusetts » WCVB

Mass. reports 3,720 new confirmed coronavirus cases, 55 new deaths » Boston Globe

Baker’s deliberate mixed message on COVID-19 » Commonwealth Magazine

Gov. Baker Pleads With Mass. Residents Not To Repeat COVID Mistakes Of Thanksgiving » WGBH

Massachusetts reports 3,720 new COVID cases, 55 deaths on Tuesday as hospitalizations continue rising » The Republican

Baker implores residents to celebrate holidays with household members only; details timeline for vaccine rollout » Boston Globe

COVID vaccine in Massachusetts: Health officials to report on how many residents, workers are vaccinated » The Republican

Baker tells residents to stay home for the holidays as vaccination of health workers get under way » Boston Globe

MA positive test rate climbs 96% in 3 weeks » News 22 WWLP.com

Mass. reports 5,450 new confirmed coronavirus cases, 71 new deaths » Boston Globe

Public Safety

Massachusetts State Police scandals pile up like a bad traffic jam » Boston Herald

Massachusetts police certification: What does an officer need to get credentials? What can lead to decertification? » The Republican

Boston City Council to vote on a trio of police reforms on Wednesday » Boston Globe

2 Mass. Prisoners Die Of COVID-19 » WBUR

Jaylen Brown implores public to contact representatives to help curb ‘racist surveillance’ » Boston.com

State Finance

Massachusetts’ financial future brighter than expected thanks to vaccine rollout, budget watchdogs say » Boston Herald

State Government

Charlie Baker says coronavirus stimulus deal could come by ‘end of the week’ » Boston Herald

Baker sees evolving federal aid bill as “present” for those in need » News 22 WWLP.com

Municipalities receive less than promised for state's land, auditor finds » Berkshire Eagle

Baker: Foot of Snow Another Reason to Stay Home » State House News Service

Taxation

Senate Group’s Revenue Ideas Likely Still Months Away » State House News Service

Transportation

MBTA pushes for more federal funding after cutting service » Boston Globe

MBTA violated open meeting law with police order, AG’s office says » Boston Globe

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Recipe of the Week

Ingredients

7 ounces sugar (1 cup; 200 grams)

1 3/4 teaspoons baking soda (10 grams)

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (3 grams)

2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely grated (20 grams)

2 tablespoons ground ginger (10 grams)

1 tablespoon vanilla extract (15 mL)

A few cracks of black pepper

6 ounces unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks; 170 grams); firm but pliable, about 60°F (16°C)

2 ounces sorghum or unsulphured molasses, not blackstrap (60 grams; about 1/4 cup)

1 large egg, cold

12 ounces traditional whole wheat flour (2 1/2 cups; 340 grams)

Raw or granulated sugar for finishing

Directions

Adjust oven rack to the middle position, preheat to 350°F (175°C), and line two aluminum half sheet pans with parchment paper (not wax paper!).

Combine sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, gingers, vanilla, pepper, butter and molasses in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix on low to moisten, increase to medium, then beat until fluffy, pale tan, and soft, about 5 minutes. Add egg and beat until smooth, 2 minutes more, pausing to scrape as needed. Resume mixing on low, sprinkle in flour, and continue until a soft dough is formed.

Divide into 48 level 1/2-ounce portions with a 1 tablespoon scoop. Roll smooth and round, tumble in a dish with raw or granulated sugar, and arrange on prepared sheet pans, leaving 2 inches in between. Do not flatten, these cookies will spread on their own.

Bake until puffed and chestnut brown, about 22 minutes. Cool directly on sheet pan 2 hours—prior to that, gingersnaps will not be crisp inside. Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 weeks at room temperature.



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