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How Much Of The MBTA Should Be 'Outsourced'?
As the MBTA board and managers explore ways to privatize parts of the transit agency, union workers are telling them that outsourcing jobs isn’t the way… -
New England Governors Call For Changes In Opiate Prescription
All six of New England’s governors urged the medical community Tuesday to rethink how they prescribe addictive pain medication.The region’s governors are… -
Among the Dems In Lowell, A Shortage Of Anti-Baker Animus
How do you take down the most popular governor in the United States? That’s the big question facing Massachusetts Democrats heading into the next election… -
After Emotional Debate, House Approves Transgender Access Bill 116 To 36
After nearly six hours of debate, the House made sure to pass the version of the transgender accommodations bill introduced by House leadership, the same… -
On Eve Of House Vote, Baker Pledges To Sign Transgender Bill
Beacon Hill’s been holding its breath for weeks looking forward to finding out whether the Legislature would force Gov. Charlie Baker’s hand on whether to… -
Charlie Baker Says He Will Sign Transgender Bill
Gov. Charlie Baker says he will sign a bill to guarantee transgender men and women access to changing areas and bathrooms.The House is set to vote… -
Charlie Baker on Jorge Zambrano And The Courts: 'Let’s Not Draw Conclusions Based On Less Than Perfect Information'
As an array of reports raise questions about the Massachusetts court system’s history with Jorge Zambrano, the career criminal who fatally shot Auburn… -
Baker Bill Would Cap Sick Time For State Workers
Gov. Charlie Baker is pushing legislation aimed at limiting how much sick time state workers can save up.Baker said in a statement Wednesday the goal is… -
Massachusetts Senate To Debate $39.5B State Budget Plan
The Massachusetts Senate is set to begin debate on a $39.5 billion state budget plan that increases spending on local schools and public higher… -
Massachusetts Bill Would Encourage Hydropower, Offshore Wind
House lawmakers are preparing to unveil a long-awaited bill that could make Canadian hydropower and offshore wind more prominent pieces of the state’s…