Several cities and towns in the Commonwealth are currently at high or critical risk because conditions indicate residents may be exposed to mosquitos infected with the Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus.
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As a long-time toll-paying resident of MetroWest, I have many questions about what the proposed I-90 Allston/Brighton project means for our communities - and our commutes. I raised these questions at the July 18th I-90 Allston/Brighton Forum at Framingham City Hall.
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After adding $74.4 million in additional funding to its original proposal during three days of deliberations, the Massachusetts State Senate passed a $42.8 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2020. The final budget makes targeted investments in education, transportation and mental health services, among other priorities.
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The Massachusetts State Senate on Thursday passed legislation that reaffirms the Commonwealth's commitment to providing support for women, members of the LGBTQ community and children and families in need. The Senate also gave final approval to a $135.9 million supplemental budget for the Fiscal Year 2019.
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“As we begin our session, it is a privilege to be in this Chamber with you today, in this place where we can listen to and be guided by the voices of our past, the voices of our present, and the voices of our future, and work together for a future where we not only succeed, we become the model for navigating change while maintaining our core values.” - Senate President Karen E. Spilka
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“I am proud of the work the Senate has done this session, and its commitment to working on important issues up to very last day,” stated Senate President Karen E. Spilka. “I would like to thank each and everyone in the Senate for their insight, willingness to collaborate, and dedication to the people of the Commonwealth as we continue to move Massachusetts forward.”
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The Massachusetts State Senate today passed legislation to extend unemployment benefits for locked out National Grid workers for up to 26 additional weeks, or until National Grid workers are no longer locked out, whichever comes first. The benefits would be part of the existing unemployment insurance (UI) system.
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