Healey’s bill to let cities, towns hike some taxes quietly dies on Beacon Hill
The governor’s pitch to let cities and towns raise meals, lodging and car excise taxes to help tackle financial challenges did not win over state lawmakers.
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Haitian soccer player Frantzdy Pierrot gets hero’s welcome at State House
Gov. Maura Healey declared Tuesday as “Frantzdy Pierrot Day.”
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UMass Amherst chef accused of murder in campus hotel, pleads not guilty
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a murder last night at a hotel on the campus of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Officials confirmed the woman was on staff at the university. -
Advocates push Mass. to enact ‘Clean Slate’ legislation
A bill now before state lawmakers would automatically seal criminal records for certain eligible people. -
Boston residents blast Mayor Wu for stalled street safety projects
The hearing follows a Boston Globe report that revealed Mayor Michelle Wu shifted to a policy of requiring personal approval on most transit and road safety projects. -
Batteries, smart thermostats can help New England's grid and make customers some cash
New England utilities and grid operators are working to reduce demand on the grid during times of peak use. In the long run, those efforts could help mitigate how much more infrastructure New England needs to build. -
GBH Daily: Plasma for sale
Selling blood plasma is one more way people say they’re dealing with the rising cost of living.
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