Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced Wednesday he won’t seek a third term, creating a wide open contest for governor next year.
Steve Brown
WBUR
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Deval Patrick Drops Out Of The Presidential Race
After a dismal performance in New Hampshire Tuesday, Deval Patrick is suspending his presidential campaign. “[T]he vote in New Hampshire last night was not enough for us to create the practical wind at the campaign’s back to go on to the next round of voting,” Patrick said in an email to supporters Wednesday. The former Massachusetts governor has long […]
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Baker Homes In On Climate Change, Transportation, Housing In Annual Address
Climate change and transportation dominated Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker’s State of the Commonwealth address Tuesday night on Beacon Hill. The governor set an ambitious emissions goal and is pledging more money to operate the MBTA. Baker is one of the rare Republicans in this country who acknowledges that the consequences of climate change are real and potentially […]
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Critics Say Mass. Flag And Seal Are Symbols Of White Supremacy
Massachusetts lawmakers heard testimony Tuesday on a pair of bills that could result in the revamping of the state’s flag and seal. It’s one of several bills supported by indigenous people up before a legislative committee.
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Cannabis Commissioner, Local Businesses Welcome Inquiry Into Host Community Agreements
A commissioner on the Cannabis Control Commission is welcoming reports that the U.S. attorney for Massachusetts is looking into the host community agreements required by the CCC and state law to grant licenses to a cannabis business. At least six communities have been contacted about the federal grand jury investigation prompted by Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling, […]
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Baker Calls For 4-Month Ban Of All Vaping Products In Mass.
There will be a four-month ban on all vaping products in Massachusetts.
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MA Legislature’s RMV Hearing Recesses After Key Witnesses Fail To Appear
A standoff is brewing between the Baker administration and the Legislature, after a much-anticipated hearing Monday over problems at the Registry of Motor Vehicles fell apart abruptly. The hearing is on hold indefinitely after state transportation officials refused to share information with lawmakers, and key witnesses failed to appear. The hearing was scheduled after the […]
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First Year To Legally Bet On The Super Bowl In RI
While playing in the Super Bowl is nothing new for the Pats, the ability for fans to place a legal wager on the game here in Rhode Island is new.
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Galvin Predicts 2.4 Million Voters Will Turn Out For Mass. Election
Massachusetts election officials are expressing confidence in the state’s voting systems, as an estimated two-point-four million voters are expected to cast ballots in the Bay State.
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Taxes Mark A Key Dividing Line Between Gonzalez And Baker
There are some similarities between incumbent Republican Gov. Charlie Baker and his Democratic challenger, Jay Gonzalez. Each at one time served as the state’s administration and finance secretary. Both went on to head up health insurance companies before running for the corner office. But one key area where they differ is taxes. At a televised […]
