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Town-By-Town Opioid Overdose Numbers Released By DPH
In Mass., there were 201 confirmed fatal opioid-related overdoses from January through March of this year, according to the department.
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Sports Betting, Mt. Ida Closure: MA Headliners
In the wake of Monday's court decision on sports betting, the only thing we can say for sure, ironically, is that all bets are off. For now.
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Bet On This: MA Legislature Discussing Legal Sports Gambling
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission estimated could generate between $9 million and $61 million in state tax revenue a year.
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MA Senate Picking Up Pieces After Bombshell Report
Troubling. Damning. Incredibly disturbing. Pick an adjective and it was probably used this week to describe the Ethics Commit report.
Framingham, MA|News|
Rep. Chris Walsh, 66, Dies After Battling Cancer
Walsh, a Framingham Democrat, is the fourth sitting representative to have died this session.
Worcester, MA|News|
Baker Riles Up Delegates While Accepting Endorsement
Baker said he wants to reduce the sales tax and emphasized his support for the death penalty for cop killers.
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New Gun Bill Would Keep 'Dangerous' People From Ownership
Gun control activists argue it would provide a safety check to prevent dangerous people from accessing certain deadly weapons.
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MA's Criminal Justice System Overhauled
See what changed in the bill Gov. Baker signed Friday.
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MA Senate Working Through Its Problems
Has the Senate been in utter disarray since December? Yeah, pretty much. But things are starting to get done.
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State Police's Latest Controversy Could Be Criminal
The embattled State Police has struggled to regain its footing after a wave of controversies.
Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Town Meeting Member Vying For Secretary Of State
Anthony Amore was the first Republican entrant into the race.
North Andover, MA|News|
Trump Singles Out 'Sanctuary City' Lawrence As NH Opioid Source
The mayor was not thrilled to hear the president take his "city's name in vain."
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Recent Storm Problems Could Force Climate Legislation
These back-to-back storms just may provide the surge needed to breach the seawall in state government.
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MA Opioid Overdose Deaths Finally See A Decrease: DPH
But Gov. Charlie Baker isn't calling it a victory yet.
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More Questions Than Answers For Major MA Topics
Turmoil and uncertainty appear to be trumping progress for several major issues at the state level.
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Pot Cafes, Theaters Are Too Much Too Fast: Baker Administration
The Cannabis Control Commission should just focus on setting up the retail market for now, the governor's administration said.
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Time Up For Plastic Bags In MA?
Stores and restaurants in Massachusetts would be barred from giving customers single-use plastic bags under a bill that cleared a committee.
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MA Zoning Policies Need To Chill Out, Baker Says
Baker told lawmakers the gap between housing demand and supply "poses the most serious long-term hurdle to continued economic growth."
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In MA, Communication Proves Key
Lessons in how, and how not, to communicate were in abundance this week, and the difference was not always clear.
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MA RMV Issuing REAL IDs Soon - You'll Need One
Massachusetts residents will have about two and a half years to obtain licenses that comply with the REAL ID Act.
