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Lawmaker: Pepper Spray Should Be Available Over-the-Counter

As the community tries to make sense of the murder of 24-year-old Amy Lord, some state lawmakers are pushing for more protections for constituents, and […]

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Beacon Hill Finally Passes the Transportation Finance Bill

After weeks of going back and forth between lawmakers on Beacon Hill and Governor Deval Patrick, the legislature finally passed a transportation finance bill. On […]

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Push to Raise the Minimum Wage Could Land on the 2014 Ballot

As McDonalds accidentally proved this week, living off of the minimum amount of income is a tough job for any employee, so a coalition of […]

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State Official Wants To Ban Plastic Bag Use in Massachusetts By 2015

A Somerville state representative is trying to put a stop to the use of plastic shopping bags and enact a statewide ban in retail and […]

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MBTA Could Sell Naming Rights, Extend Hours Under Revised Transportation Bill

Dunkin’ Donuts Station? The Staples Street stop? Under the latest version of a transportation bill being considered on Beacon Hill, these are some name changes MBTA […]

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Thousands Sign Petition In Support of Labeling Foods Containing GMOs

Massachusetts is following the bread trail started by other states trying to strong-arm food distribution companies into plastering bold labels on edible products that contain […]

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Councilor Files Bill to Uncap Liquor License Restrictions in Boston

Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley thinks the state’s liquor laws are extremely outdated. “State control over liquor licenses was a result of [a] Prohibition-era frenzy […]

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There’s a Push to Raise the Minimum Wage in Massachusetts

Massachusetts hasn’t raised the minimum wage for workers in half a decade, and Beacon Hill lawmakers say it puts employees at a disadvantage as they […]

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Official Wants Panic Buttons Installed in Massachusetts Schools

When it comes to the safety of school children, State Representative Gloria Fox thinks help should be available at the push of a button. That’s […]

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Cereal for Dinner: Beacon Hill Bistro’s Josh Lewin Teaches Us How to Puff Grains

Beacon Hill Bistro’s Josh Lewin teaches how to puff grains.

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Bill: Cops Can Stop You If You’re Smoking in a Car With Kids

Beacon Hill officials don’t want people lighting up with kids in the car. In a bill going before the Joint Committee on Public Health on […]

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Shadow Boxing: The Fight Over Park Sunlight Still Burning Strong

State Representative Byron Rushing wants to make sure the sun is shining in Boston, and he’s trying to block big buildings from casting ominous shadows […]

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Beacon Hill Officials Are Trying to Rewrite the Medical Marijuana Rules

Medical marijuana advocates aren’t pleased with proposed law changes being pushed on Beacon Hill, months after voters already approved of a ballot initiative to legalize […]

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The Future of the Boston Olympics Heads to Beacon Hill

As Boston comes to terms with the tragedy that disrupted the city’s premiere sporting event, a committee on Beacon Hill will begin to assess the […]

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Four Arrested For Blocking Roads During Beacon Hill Protest

On Monday, Boston Police arrested four people protesting fare increases on the MBTA’s door-to-door para-transit system during a tense standoff on Beacon Hill. Hundreds of riders, […]