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Katie Britt and the folly of fake fearmongering | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

If someone had told Katie Britt on election night 2022 that she would someday by portrayed by megastar Scarlett Johansson, the newly elected Alabama Republican senator undoubtedly would have been thrilled. What Britt, of course, would not have known is that the actress would be appearing on “Saturday Night Live,” mocking Britt’s delivery of the […]

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Mayor

Boston Mayor says no changes will be made to BPS Sundays for kids

Boston Mayor says no changes will be made to BPS Sundays for kids – CBS Boston Watch CBS News Michelle Wu won’t change her new program that gives city students free admission to six museums. WBZ TV’s Laura Haefeli reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive […]

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President Biden nominates former Boston mayor Marty Walsh for USPS governor

President Joe Biden has nominated former Boston mayor Marty Walsh to become a governor of the United States Postal Service.Walsh’s nomination will be considered by the U.S. Senate. If approved, Walsh would become one of the nine governors that make up the board of the USPS. According to the USPS, the Board of Governors is […]

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Alabama

Alabama embryo ruling raises concerns for IVF availability across the country – NBC Boston | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

One week after the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that embryos are considered children under state law, the decision is putting the future of IVF treatments at risk. While clinics in Alabama start to pause fertility treatments as a result of the decision, patients in Massachusetts said they are concerned about what could come next. “The […]

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City Council

Steward Health Care crisis to be discussed by Boston City Council – NBC Boston | #citycouncil

Steward Health Care is now in the crosshairs of the Boston City Council. The embattled health care system has already been given an ultimatum from Gov. Maura Healey. Steward — which owns nine health care facilities in the state, including Carney Hospital in Dorchester — is being pressured by elected officials to turn over financial […]

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City Council

Boston City Council discusses congestion pricing for drivers | #citycouncil

Members of the Boston City Council are weighing the potential of congestion pricing as a means to reduce traffic and improve the quality of life for people who live in the Massachusetts capital.Congestion pricing involves collecting a toll from people who drive into a metropolitan area or a particular section of that area. In addition, […]

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu speaks on Mass. migrant crisis – NBC Boston

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu visited NBC 10 Boston’s @Issue and explained the migrant situation that the city of Boston and the state of Massachusetts is going through as they’re trying to find shelter for the influx of people coming into the state. “We’re experiencing the symptoms of a federal immigration system that’s been broken” said […]

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City Council

City Council selects first Haitian American President – Boston 25 News | #citycouncil

BOSTON — History was made last month when the Boston City Council selected its first Haitian American president. Ruthzee Louijeune won the post with unanimous support from the council. “I really care about responsive government because I know as a young girl who grew up in Mattapan what it looked like when your government isn’t […]

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Newton mayor, school committee unanimously approve new teacher contract – NBC Boston

The Newton School Committee and Mayor Ruthanne Fuller voted unanimously Thursday to approve a new teacher contract after a weekslong strike. The Newton Teachers Association voted Jan. 18 to go on strike. Schools in the Massachusetts city were closed for 11 days before an agreement was reached Friday on a contract. The union said Sunday […]

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City Council

Boston city councilor proposes guaranteed legal representation in eviction cases – NBC Boston | #citycouncil

Living in Boston is expensive, and with the housing market tight, evictions continue to be an issue. “The vast majority of people here are renters, and it doesn’t matter what neighborhood you live in, you can face eviction,” said Boston City Councilor Benjamin Weber. Weber, in his first formal city council speech after being elected […]

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