Framingham, MA|News|
Spilka Suffered Stroke, But Reports She's 'Feeling Great'
Senate President Karen Spilka has been largely absent from in-person legislative activities and some public events since early November.
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Framingham, MA|News|
Feeling Better, Spilka Working Away From State House
Senate President Karen Spilka first stepped away from public activities due to illness in mid-November.
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
3 Ballot Questions Remain On Track After Most Short Of Signatures
A dozen initiatives, including a Republican-backed voter ID requirement, after supporters failed to gain enough signatures.
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'Three Big Questions' About Omicron Variant
If Omicron is shown to be a more difficult variant to contain, it could threaten the state's pandemic recovery efforts.
Framingham, MA|News|
Home Sick, Spilka Spends Last Day Of Senate Session In Ashland
A spokesman said Wednesday the Senate President is "on the mend" but has tested negative for COVID-19.
Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville, Cambridge Off Hook For $75M in GLX Payments
MBTA officials anticipate that the long-awaited $2.3 billion megaproject will come in under budget.
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Nearly 1.3M in MA To Face Higher Medicare Costs
Nearly 1.3 million people in Massachusetts will be paying higher premiums, deductibles and coinsurance amounts for Medicare in 2022.
Boston, MA|News|
Young Kids' Vaccinations Expected To Increase 'Rapidly Every Day'
About 15,000 kids between the ages of 5 and 11 have gotten the first dose of their COVID-19 vaccine since they became available last week.
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MA Looking At $12.5M+ In Infrastructure Bill
Roads, bridges, public transit and more infrastructure would get millions for improvements.
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Baker: Children's Vaccine Available, No Supply Problems
The governor said more than 500 vaccine sites are so far offering the Pfizer pediatric vaccine.
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Vax Mandate Leads To Suspensions, Workers Quitting
More than 5 percent of the roughly 42,000 active workers subject to the requirement are in a state of flux.
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Fierce Nor'easter Leaves 500,000 Without Power
Gov. Charlie Baker and utility officials warned that power restoration efforts could take a few days.
Salem, MA|News|
Home Rule Petition Could Let E-Bikes Take Flight In Salem
Salem residents could soon have a new way to get around the Witch City.
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Kids' COVID Shots Expected To Arrive In MA By Nov. 5
The Baker administration expects there will be about 700 locations across the state where kids as young as 5 will be able to get vaccinated.
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New State Law Takes Aim At School 'Lunch Shaming'
The legislation prohibits schools from publicly ID'ing or taking punitive action against students who have unresolved debt for school meals.
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Jaywalking Bill Knocked As 'Just Not Realistic'
A bill would would impose fines of $25, $50 and $100, penalties which would be doubled if the person is using a mobile device or headphones.
Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Telework Pilot Tackles Space Constraints, COVID Concern
The pilot began Sept. 7, and officials plan to reevaluate and potentially modify it after three months.
Newton, MA|News|
Newton Mayor: Nips Bottles Are Everywhere
The "better bottle bill," as supporters have called it, would double the bottle deposit to 10 cents and bring small "nips" into the program.
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State Police Must Get Vaccinated After Judge Denies Challenge
The decision leaves unvaccinated troopers just days to get their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine or face potential disciplinary action.
Boston, MA|News|
Rare Delay Temporarily Stalls Rollins Nomination
Sen. Tom Cotton (Ark.-R) had previously threatened to block Rollins's nomination over her progressive approach to prosecution.
