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The go-to source for news and analysis about politics, policy, media, and influence in Massachusetts. Tips: [email protected] | Part of @StateHouseNews
Massachusetts, USA
Joined February 2010
Shelter bill nearing finish line as negotiations loom. AND: Federal judge in Boston lifts pause preventing feds from processing resignations, Pittsfield schools superintendent will resign, Brookline close to hiring auditor for school spending...
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How far will senators go to improve transparency? AND: Worcester designated a “sanctuary” city for transgender people, Cambridge eliminates single-family zoning, GBH removing language related to DEI from site...
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A community meeting tonight will headline a growing push against Pocasset facility closure plan AND: Federal judge in Boston halts Trump's cap on NIH funds, $25M latest payment in White Stadium project, uncertainty in New Bedford about deportation risks..
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Keller: Battle lines in the Boston mayoral race. AND: South Coast Rail's new launch date, Mariano talks shelter decisions + federal funding, Healey plans to seek reelection…
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Nurses on the front lines of Massachusetts' healthcare system have contended with high patient loads, workplace violence, and hospital management concerns for years—issues they say consistently create a challenging work environment and which researchers point to as a major cause of workforce shortages in the industry. In a recent conversation with MASSterList, @MassNurses President Katie Murphy, a full-time ICU nurse at Brigham and Women's Hospital, spoke about the state of nursing in Massachusetts, MNA's session priorities, and how the scope of the industry has changed over almost half a century.
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House proposes $425M, permanent security protocols, tighter stay limits for EA shelter system. AND: AG reassures health care facilities of their rights, hundreds at Boston Common protest Trump + Musk, Amherst facing 20 percent insurance hike...
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Keller: Hold the phone, Massachusetts. AND: Spilka talks audit back-and-forth, South Coast Rail nearing final testing phase, potential impacts of Trump's tariffs on Mass...
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Emergency shelter funding dries up as concern remains about federal funding cuts + bird flu. AND: Durant considering run for governor, ICE rumors spreading fear across Vineyard, six from Skating Club of Boston among victims of D.C. plane collision…
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Agriculture advocacy groups kick off session with priorities, some budget concerns. AND: Boston City Council deadlocks on resolution to pause White Stadium demolition, Northeastern ventures away from 'DEI' language, Cooley Dickinson’s new leader…
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Mass. preparing for potential federal aid freeze, ICE visits at schools, and more. AND: DiZoglio's report finds confidentiality clauses in dozens of settlements, Healey names interim Franklin County sheriff, a response to the House's shelter inquiry…
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Lawmakers move to continue the conversation about legalizing psychedelics in Mass. AND: Josh Kraft files for mayoral run, Gov. Healey formally prohibits NDAs across executive branch, Mayor Wu called to testify about “sanctuary cities" ...
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Lawmaker questions about Healey's shelter requests could delay action. AND: Healey talks Trump tariff concerns at business forum, Pittsfield teachers call attention to lack of new contract, details on settlement with Purdue Pharma + Sackler family...
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Leaning heavily on surtax funding, Healey's FY26 budget proposal is already ruffling feathers. AND: Coalition forms in opposition to nicotine-free future, UMass Memorial Health planning to build ED in North Central Mass, what will Healey file next?
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Climate groups keeping up the fight. AND: Healey announces proposal to repair + decarbonize state college campuses, state-operated public health hospital in Canton will close, how could solar expand under Trump?
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Trump’s day one executive orders create headaches in Massachusetts. AND: Mass owes $2.1B to feds following Baker admin unemployment mistake, Healey making 'major' education announcement today, Steamship Authority panel questioned as GM search continues…
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Healey mostly touts 2024 accomplishments, suggests a few lookaheads for 2025 in her annual address. AND: Republican rebuttal address targets Democrat control in Mass, a special report on the primary care workforce, pickleball conversations on Nantucket…
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Healey introduces vision to plug MBTA, increase statewide transportation funding. AND: Emergency MBTA Communities regulations released, AG plans to work on regulating competitive energy suppliers, Republicans announce their own shelter plan...
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Broker fee, property tax shift proposals make early 2025 returns. AND: Healey to make announcement about transportation funding, SCOTUS declines to hear Nantucket group's challenge of Vineyard Wind, latest in audit saga…
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Mass.-bashing continues in New Hampshire. AND: MassGOP Chair reelection, group launches to pressure Steamship Authority reform, catching up with Congressman Seth Moulton…
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A Q+A about the future of cannabis regulation with incoming CCC executive director Travis Ahern. AND: Healey opposes NOAA vessel speed zones in letter to feds, Community Healthlink future uncertain if finances don't improve, what’s next on audit front?
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