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Latest push for rent control generates intense debate on Beacon Hill
Several bills seeking to allow local rent control options are on the agenda. -
House and Senate still can’t agree on police reform oversight
The Legislature is still dodging the qualified immunity issue from 2020's historic law. -
Baker announces purchase of 26M rapid tests before being grilled by Beacon Hill COVID panel
A key admission: Baker said it has proven more difficult than anticipated to receive parental permission for children's vaccinations. -
Baker firmly against returning to remote learning, pushes new vax verification system
Governor says remote school days might not count toward state requirements. -
Massachusetts could make free breakfast and lunch for all students permanent
Federal funding for free school meals ends in September. -
A preview of the Mass. Legislature's priorities for 2022
The Legislature could prioritize health care, mental health and sports betting in 2022, says Mike Deehan. -
Downing exits Massachusetts governor’s race, urges Democrats to avoid complacency in 2022
The first candidate in the contest says financial constraints forced him out. -
Democratic primary for governor will shape Mass. politics in 2022
Democrats, and Mass. voters, have a lot of soul-searching to do next year. -
Top Democrats urge Baker to reinstitute statewide mask mandate
Not satisfied with Baker's mask advisory, Spilka, Pressley and others urge more action ahead of holiday gatherings -
Baker deploys National Guard to hospitals, recommends indoor masks
The governor said he has "no interest" in reimplementing an indoor mask mandate.
![Gov. Charlie Baker took questions from COVID-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management Committee chairs Sen. Jo Comerford and Rep. Bill Driscoll during a virtual oversight hearing Tuesday. [Screenshot from State House News Service]](https://cdn.grove.wgbh.org/dims4/default/917a3a9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/901x502+49+0/resize/280x156!/quality/70/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fk1-prod-gbh.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F64%2Fe0%2F27ec0c5ba8acf3a1501677e4e784%2F01-11-covid-hearing.jpg)
