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Hundreds of new charter school seats pitched to education department
August 16, 2016As the ballot question campaign to expand charter school access heats up, six groups have proposed opening new charter schools in Massachusetts and 12 existing charter schools want to increase enrollment.
August 16, 2016
Gas prices hovering just over $2 per gallon
August 15, 2016Gas prices started the third week in August down one cent from last week at an average of $2.04 for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline, according to AAA Northeast.
August 15, 2016
Pay Equity Act friendly to plaintiffs
August 15, 2016A look at the new pay equity act by a local lawyer.
August 15, 2016
Drought effects emerging
August 12, 2016Much of Massachusetts is in the midst of a serious drought and its impact could be felt long after the hot weather gives way to autumn.
August 12, 2016Mayors back Healey on gun law enforcement
August 11, 2016Nineteen mayors from across the state have signed onto a letter voicing support for Attorney General Maura Healey's efforts to crack down on the sale of what she has described as "copycat" assault weapons, a move that has drawn backlash from gun o
August 11, 2016
Uxbridge solar site builders fined $18K
August 11, 2016Developers of an Uxbridge solar facility have been fined $18,000 by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) for reportedly violating wetlands protection regulations.
August 11, 2016
Saint Vincent claims wrong patient kidney surgery not its fault
August 11, 2016Saint Vincent Hospital on Thursday said a previously reported patient identification error involving a surgery by its team at the hospital was not the fault of its staff, because the actual misidentification took place outside of the hospital and
August 11, 2016
Saint Vincent under investigation after allegations wrong patient's kidney removed
August 10, 2016The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said Wednesday it is investigating an alleged incident at Saint Vincent Hospital amid media reports that a surgeon operated on the wrong patient.
August 10, 2016
Baker will veto pilot of vehicle miles traveled tax
August 10, 2016When Gov. Charlie Baker signs a highway and small bridge repair funding bill on Wednesday, the Republican governor plans to nix a proposed pilot program to test a system that would charge drivers based on how many miles they drive.
August 10, 2016
Summer gas prices hit lowest level since 2004
August 10, 2016The average price of a gallon of gasoline in Massachusetts ticked down 3 cents this week to the lowest price at this point in the summer in more than a decade.
August 10, 2016
Municipal reform bill signed into law
August 9, 2016The governor has a municipal governance reform package that he has described as a “weed whacking” measure intended make local government more efficient.
August 9, 2016
Renewable energy law moves state away from coal, nuclear
August 9, 2016Gov. Charlie Baker sat in the sun on the State House lawn Monday afternoon, relishing a victory for his administration and some in the Legislature.
August 9, 2016
Warren backs Healey on gun law enforcement
August 8, 2016Add Sen. Elizabeth Warren to those who have come to Attorney General Maura Healey's defense since the AG announced a crackdown on "copycat" assault weapons.
August 8, 2016
Ride-hail bill signed
August 8, 2016Gov. Charlie Baker on Friday afternoon signed into law what he described as the strongest regulatory framework in the country for app-based ride-for-hire services like Uber and Lyft.
August 8, 2016
Baker to sign energy bill
August 8, 2016Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday plans to sign legislation putting Massachusetts on a course to diversify its energy generation base by procuring 1,600 megawatts of hydropower and offshore wind energy through long-term contracts.
August 8, 2016
Medication access plan dies following veto
August 5, 2016Legislation to ease patient access to mental health and substance abuse medications died at midnight Sunday by gubernatorial veto.
August 5, 2016
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