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The Massachusetts State House
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Massachusetts Legislature Passes Bill for $15 Minimum Wage

With the flick of Gov. Charlie Baker’s pen, Massachusetts could join New York and California to become the third state in the country with a […]

Stan Rosenberg at a lectern
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Stanley Rosenberg Is Being Sued for His Alleged Role in Bryon Hefner’s Behavior

Former Senate President Stanley Rosenberg was not ignorant to his husband Bryon Hefner’s abusive behavior at the State House, a new lawsuit alleges. The plaintiff […]

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Legislators Accuse Robert DeLeo of Disguising Sexual Harassment Payouts

Two Democratic representatives broke ranks with their fellows and accused House Speaker Robert DeLeo of concealing sexual harassment claims in the chamber through a series of […]

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A State Rep. Says It’s Time to Scrap the “General Hooker Entrance” at the State House

If you’re going to the State House, chances are you’re walking through the “General Hooker Entrance.” A large black-and-gold sign bearing the entrance’s name greets […]

Stan Rosenberg at a lectern
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Stan Rosenberg Faces Murky Political Future after Hefner Email Reveal

Stan Rosenberg’s political future is looking more and more dire. Since the Boston Globe reported on Sunday that the former Senate president’s estranged husband, Bryon Hefner, had […]

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It Is Officially Illegal to Possess a Bump Stock in Massachusetts

The bump stock ban is officially in full effect in Massachusetts, as the Bay State becomes the first in the nation to put in place […]

Charlie Baker speaks at the 2018 State of the Commonwealth
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Charlie Baker Focuses on Bipartisanship in State of the Commonwealth

America’s most popular governor is even getting accolades from some political opponents. Gov. Charlie Baker used Tuesday night’s State of the Commonwealth address to highlight […]

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Massachusetts Just Banned Bump Stocks

Update, 3:45 p.m.: Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito has signed the state budget and the bump stock ban has become law, according to the State House […]

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Sell the State House

It’s high time we auctioned off the golden dome on Beacon Hill.

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State Police Increase Patrols at State House After Congressman Shot

Massachusetts State Police are ramping up patrols around the State House, after House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana was shot during the Republicans’ Congressional baseball practice […]

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Lone Turkey Marches on State House

The weekend saw quite a bit of activity on Beacon Hill, with various alt-right and militia groups converging on the Common for a “free speech […]

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State Sen. Ken Donnelly Dies Following Battle with Brain Tumor

State Sen. Kenneth Donnelly, a retired Lexington firefighter who represented the 4th Middlesex District, died Sunday surrounded by his family, following a months-long fight with […]

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Massachusetts Lawmakers Pledge Support for “Sanctuary State” Bill

On Wednesday, dozens of lawmakers pledged support for a bill that would make Massachusetts a so-called “sanctuary state.” In caucus on Beacon Hill, House Democrats discussed […]

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Gov. James Michael Curley Was the Prototype for President Trump

Today’s Bostonians are likely better acquainted with the Downtown Crossing watering hole that bears his name than James Michael Curley himself. And if they have heard his […]

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Why Is Charlie Baker Cutting $1.9 Million for Substance Abuse Treatment?

An emotional Gov. Charlie Baker broke down in tears as he signed landmark opioid legislation into law back in March, “the most comprehensive measure in the […]