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11:00am House Session, Informal Session

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“This is a matter of public safety,” she said. “We need to make policy changes, not only to help those who have already been silenced, but also to protect potential future victims from abusers who could be hiding in plain sight.”

Senator Diana DiZoglio

DiZoglio, who is a lead sponsor of the bill, said Massachusetts is falling behind other states in protecting workers from being forced to enter into non-disclosure agreements as a condition of employment.

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Oath Keepers, Proud Boys subpoenaed by Jan. 6 House panel » Boston Globe

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Chase CEO Jamie Dimon visits Mattapan, says bank’s Community Center rollout could expand » Boston Globe

The disappearing mall: How Covid-19 has hastened the demise of a long-time fixture in American culture » Boston Business Journal

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In win for residents with disabilities, Boston must upgrade curb ramps across the city » WBUR

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Environment

Boston has a stormwater problem. Could filling Fort Point Channel be part of the solution? » Boston Globe

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On anniversary, numbers tell story of casino impacts » News 22 WWLP.com

Health Care

Massachusetts hospitals to reduce non-essential elective procedures » Boston Herald

Opinion: The known — but unknown — patient » Boston Globe

Hospitals nearing capacity ordered to limit non-urgent procedures » Commonwealth Magazine

Baker orders hospitals facing bed shortages to reduce scheduled, nonessential procedures » WBUR

Housing

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu pushing rent control policy with Gov. Charlie Baker, state lawmakers » MassLive

Human Services

Boston to move toward 24-hour treatment and services for people on Mass and Cass, says Wu » Boston Herald

Families still seeking justice for those who died in Soldiers' Home COVID-19 outbreak » Western Mass News

Madaro Family Community Fund’s Thanksgiving Day Dinner Thursday » East Boston Times-Free Press

Judiciary

Racism in the courts: Massachusetts Chief Justice of the Trial Court Paula M. Carey says courts ‘thoroughly investigate’ allegations » MassLive

DiZoglio continues push to ban non-disclosure agreements » Gloucester Times

Labor

US jobless claims plunge to 199,000, lowest since 1969 » Boston Globe

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Here are the people waiting on Beacon Hill money that ― unlike our legislative leaders ― they need » Boston Globe

Local Government

Amherst finalizes federal ARPA spending list » Gazette Net

Springfield councilors propose $5M transfer to ease rising tax bills » MassLive

Baker-Polito Administration Celebrates Grand Opening of New Public Park in Lynn » Lynn Journal

Worcester is changing the way it elects its school committee: Here are three options on the table » MassLive

Wu holds forth on policing, vaccine passports, and Walsh documentary » Commonwealth Magazine

Hanson selectman agrees to pay $5,000 fine for state ethics violations » Patriot Ledger

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Baker's Path to Reelection May Not Be Through the Republican Primary » NECN

Democrat files to run against Bristol County Sheriff Hodgson in 2022 » WPRI.com

Ferriabough Bolling: Giving thanks to people that make city, state great » Boston Herald

Baker Continues Push to Raise Campaign Cash » NECN

Public Health

Michelle Wu hints at possibility of vaccine passport for Boston restaurants, venues, businesses » Boston Herald

CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart perpetuated opioid crisis, jury finds » Boston Globe

COVID-19 cases have jumped 59 percent in New England in the past 2 weeks » Boston Globe

Public Safety

Firefighters from 14 Mass. departments honored for bravery » Boston Globe

Firefighters honored for bravery and service in Worcester award ceremony » Boston Herald

Wu to have public process on police commissioner search, which will start in the new year » Boston Herald

Secret Service enacts ‘No Drone Zone’ in Nantucket for Joe Biden Thanksgiving visit » Boston Herald

Healey asks Beacon Hill legislators to overhaul hate crimes statute » WBUR

State Government

McGovern: Infrastructure bill good for district and state » Gazette Net

Transportation

Audit faults state oversight of Uber and Lyft drivers » WHDH

Massachusetts auditor: Uber, Lyft drivers allowed to operate under ‘much looser standards’ than state protections mandate » Boston Herald

Utilities

Maine lawmakers urge Charlie Baker to help terminate interstate clean energy project » Boston Herald

Electricity supplier gets attack on AG wrong » Commonwealth Magazine

Maine DEP suspends license of hydro transmission line » Commonwealth Magazine

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Recipe of the Week

Classic Sage and Sausage Stuffing (Dressing) Recipe

J. Kenji López-Alt — Serious Eats

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds (1.25kg) high-quality sandwich bread or soft Italian or French bread (about 2 loaves), cut into 3/4-inch dice (about 5 quarts)

8 tablespoons butter (1 stick; 4 ounces; 115g)

1 1/2 pounds (680g) sage sausage, removed from casing

1 large onion, finely chopped (about 12 ounces; 350g)

4 large ribs celery, finely chopped (about 12 ounces; 350g)

2 cloves garlic, minced or grated on a Microplane grater

1/4 cup minced fresh sage leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried sage leaves)

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, if needed (see note)

1 quart low-sodium homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken or turkey stock (4 cups; 1L), divided

3 large eggs

1/4 cup minced parsley leaves, divided

Directions

Adjust oven racks to lower-middle and upper-middle positions. Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Spread bread evenly over 2 rimmed baking sheets. Stagger trays on oven racks and bake until completely dried, about 50 minutes total, rotating trays and stirring bread cubes several times during baking. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Increase oven temperature to 350°F (180°C).

In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat until foaming subsides (do not allow butter to brown), about 2 minutes. Add sausage and mash with a stiff whisk or potato masher to break up into fine pieces (largest pieces should be no bigger than 1/4 inch). Cook, stirring frequently, until only a few bits of pink remain, about 8 minutes. Add onion, celery, garlic, and sage and cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add half of chicken stock.

Whisk remaining chicken stock, eggs, and 3 tablespoons parsley in a medium bowl until homogeneous. Stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, slowly pour egg mixture into sausage mixture. Add bread cubes and fold gently until evenly mixed.

Use part of stuffing to stuff turkey, if desired (see note). To cook remaining stuffing, transfer to a buttered 9- by 13-inch rectangular baking dish (or 10- by 14-inch oval dish), cover tightly with aluminum foil, and bake until an instant-read thermometer reads 150°F (66°C) when inserted into center of dish, about 45 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until golden brown and crisp on top, 15 to 20 minutes longer. Remove from oven, let cool for 5 minutes, sprinkle with remaining parsley, and serve.



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