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Beleaguered public transit, K-12 education, and the growing climate and clean energy technology sector would all get major boosts in state funding under Gov. Maura Healey's vision for the year ahead. In a State of the Commonwealth speech marbled throughout with claims of success from her first year in office, Healey laid out a series of priorities for 2024, including

The 2018 Winter Olympics recently concluded in P...

It almost makes too much sense: Individuals convicted of federal felony charges should not be able to work as lobbyists in Massachusetts for 10 years.

Latin America is perhaps most recognized worldwide for its warm climate, vast rainforests and jungles, beautiful beaches, and humid temperatures. However, outside perspectives tend to forget that there are some of the world's tallest snowy mountains and best ski resorts in the southernmost parts of the region and where the 4,500 miles of Andes Mountains stretch. Still, Latinos have a relatively small presence at the Winter Olympics, the world's biggest and most dramatic stage for winte...

To the Editor, I read with interest your article. Following this issue since it lately came to my attention, it strikes me that the property owners might need to create a website and post a FAQ as council seems to suffer from a misunderstanding.  Perhaps there has been miscommunication. If only council understood the issues better then maybe they would change their minds. The primary concern of most property owners is that there is no need for a 30-metre setback.  Property owners of lake fron...

Over the 12 years that Robert DeLeo spent leading the Massachusetts House, he solidified his reputation as “a friend to the Berkshires” among lawmakers from the state’s westernmost county.

Speaker Mariano? Western Massachusetts lawmakers line up behind Quincy Democrat as likely successor to House Speaker Robert DeLeo Updated Dec 21, 2020; Facebook Share Several Western Massachusetts lawmakers committed to backing Majority Leader Ron Mariano’s bid for House speaker should Robert DeLeo step down. “Without hesitation, I’m supporting Mariano,” said Rep. Smitty Pignatelli, a Lenox Democrat who was first elected in 2003. Pignatelli is one of eight Western Massachusetts lawmake...

Speculation grows over speaker resigning Elise Amendola Elise Amendola Modified: 12/17/2020 8:17:38 PM BOSTON — The Massachusetts House could see big changes at the top as speculation grows that House Speaker Robert DeLeo is weighing whether to resign to take a post at his alma mater, Northeastern University. DeLeo, through an aide, said he has had no talks with the school, but the volume of chatter about a possible change in leadership on Beacon Hill has increased in recent days. DeLeo, a D...

Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo seeking a job with Northeastern University, signaling he may end his 12-year tenure Updated Dec 18, 2020; Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo is looking into a job with Northeastern University, signaling he may soon end his record-breaking 12-year tenure. The Winthrop Democrat filed a disclosure form with the House Clerk’s Office on Friday saying he intends to begin negotiating employment opportunities with NU but again states he has not had any ...

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