It’s looking like another term without success for unionizing legislative staffers, who were unable to get House support for their bill and continue to face skepticism from Senate leadership.
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Security bollards being installed in front of State House
AFTER THE 9/11 attacks in 2001, thigh-high bollards and giant planters sprouted outside government buildings across the country to deter terrorists and keep car bombers at bay. Now, some 21 […]
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‘Nips’ talk makes its way into the State House
“Nips” — the small liquor bottles that some see as an inexpensive blessing while others deem a public health issue and litter nuisance — have found their way into discussions […]
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Baker’s new tax tone
It was one of the most dissected lines from Gov. Charlie Baker’s recent inaugural address, coming at the end of a victory lap about the recent budget surplus. “And we […]
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Animal House — the sequel
IN ONE OF the more bizarre State House stories in a long time, the Boston Globe is reporting that state Rep. Paul McMurtry of Dedham grabbed the “backside” of a […]
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Animal House — the sequel
In one of the more bizarre State House stories in a long time, the Boston Globe is reporting that state Rep. Paul McMurtry of Dedham grabbed the “backside” of a […]