State officials celebrate Portuguese heritage. Rep. Antonio Cabral said the United States gives everyone the “opportunity to be who you want to be.”
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State Senate moves to end ‘home equity theft’
Sen. Mark Montigny’s amendment to the Senate budget would limit the amount of money permitted in tax takings.
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Senators make new appeal to Steward landlords
Elizabeth Warren and Edward Markey are urging the companies to reconsider their “aggressive posture” and seize “an important opportunity to help.”
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Gov. Healey plans mega-pardon for those convicted of marijuana possession
An old conviction for cannabis possession can form “a barrier to jobs, getting housing, even getting an education,” Healey said. “Knowing we have the power to lift that burden, we should do something about it.”
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Pacheco announces retirement from state Senate
“We need to move forward urgently in adopting and funding policies that will implement bold climate action.” — Sen. Marc Pacheco, in his farewell letter.
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Opponents of immigrant licenses planning ballot question to repeal new law
A campaign filed paperwork Monday to create a committee called “Fair and Secure Massachusetts,” seeking to repeal the immigrant license law enacted over Baker’s veto last week.
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Commutation votes put convicted killers Koonce and Allen closer to freedom
“I spent months reviewing these cases, including the circumstances of the two terrible crimes and the actions of the two men since. I believe both men have taken responsibility for their actions and have paid their debt …” — Gov. Charlie Baker