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9 years
BREAKING: The MBTA employee inside the T's 'Charlie' mascot costume passed out at Dr. Beverley Scott's retirement party yesterday. #MApoli
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10 years
CORRECTION: Patriot's parade is Wed. not Thurs. I live in a blizzard world where days don't matter anymore, but if they do to you, I'm sorry
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10 months
POP-UP EVENT: Offshore wind in Massachusetts is about to achieve a significant milestone while facing an uncertain future. With the cornerstone of Massachusetts’ clean energy goals at stake, can the state surmount challenging economic conditions to expand wind power? 📆: Dec 14
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NEXT WEEK: Join us for an in-person event exploring the intersection of politics and media in Massachusetts with @reillyadam , @shirazita , @javawithJimmy , @JennDotSmith , @stephmsolis , @ColinAYoung , and @MattPStout at the MCLE (Downtown Crossing). Rregister:
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7 years
3/ The nod suggests a strong pocket of support for Warren in the college towns in and around Amherst. #mapoli #westernmass #amherstma
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2 years
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Chris Condon, a longtime Director of Political Action and Legislation at SEIU and our part-time sales colleague for many years, a man highly esteemed and beloved. We will have more on Chris in tomorrow’s edition.
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Michael O. Moore
2 years
I am devastated to hear the news of Chris Condon's passing. Chris was a hard worker and an incredible advocate for his community, and I was fortunate enough to call him a friend. My heart goes out to his wife Meghan and his two young children.
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3 years
The winds of political activism and advocacy are shifting on Beacon Hill as a new generation of leaders begins to take shape across #MAPoli . Join @katielannan tomorrow at 2 p.m. for a candid panel discussion with @CallaWalsh , @AENicolaou , and @SMGebru .
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11 years
A pure hand needs no glove to cover it.Nathaniel Hawthorne
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1 year
Join us for a discussion with leading local journalists about the Massachusetts political and policy landscape later this month at the MCLE (Downtown Crossing). Topics will include competitive pressures, transparency in state and local government, and developing relationships
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2 years
Fueling @EricLesser 's dreams... [we're not done toying with you today, Senator! ;->)] Appropos of today's MASSterlist, this is what an E-W rail project looks like actually underway.... in England. #mapoli
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#Winslow a hive of activity today with glass being fitted to the station and the lift mechanisms installed #eastwestrail
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3 years
A study commissioned by the MBTA from MIT and Tulane Univ. finds that as soon as 2050, the entire subway could be inundated by a major storm and floods could cause enough damage to cast doubt on the system’s ability to recover, reports @andrewnbrinker .
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11 years
You guys have any ideas for more @MassterList Listicles?
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7 years
2/ Someone had to go first. Goldstein-Rose is the first sitting lawmaker to endorse Newton Mayor Setti Warren’s gubernatorial bid.
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7 years
2/ As he points out, when the neo-Nazi Daily Stormer finds your words acceptable, you know you have a PR disaster.
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2 years
QUIZ: Do you know how much these public officials are paid in Massachusetts? #MAPoli
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7 years
1/ Setti Warren nabs first legislative endorsement from Amherst Democrat Rep. Solomon Goldstein-Rose
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9 months
The Governor’s Council has a 10:15 hearing this a.m. to determine if Healey’s nomination to the SJC, State Solicitor Dewar, will be confirmed. AND: MassHealth member loss, Great Barrington book probe controversy, automatic record-sealing proposal...
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2 years
In 2021, nearly 1 in 3 adults experienced food insecurity in Massachusetts, and visits to food pantries have not returned to pre-pandemic levels. Join us in Boston next week for a discussion of opportunities and obstacles in fighting hunger across MA.
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7 years
A recent piece on short-term rentals by CommonWealth’s Jack Sullivan may have had something to do with this #mapoli
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2 years
Good morning. Progressives are reserving judgment on Healey, but new report card points to centrist Legislature she must work with to succeed. Also in @MASSterList , - Finding a new MBTA GM - Pot prices plummet - DPU urged to revisit electric rates #mapoli
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2 years
Looking for insight on how Beacon Hill lawmakers plan to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050? Join MASSterList for an in-person policy forum with key legislative and clean energy leaders on Thursday, May 5, at @MCLENewEngland in Boston #MAPoli ⚡️
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1 year
Massachusetts health care survived many challenges during the pandemic, but the sector now faces a new crisis: An acute labor shortage + difficult financial challenges🏥 Join us for a policy forum next week with industry leaders and policymakers.
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2 years
So let's get this straight: no law against revenge porn, but a law criminalizing the deliberate frightening of a pigeon. Huh.
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2 years
Join us next week for an #MAPoli health policy forum hosted by @katielannan and @ByJessBartlett , featuring insights from government and industry leaders on the challenges and opportunities within the Commonwealth’s health care system. Sign up🎟:
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2 years
Good morning #mapoli ! It's President's Day! Today's edition: - Get to know MASSterList's new editor: @ErinTiernan - Find out why people are fleeing Mass - Here's where you can outrun the T - An ode to Mass's 'honorary' presidents
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9 months
Healey's emergency shelter proposal has arrived... all $915M of it. @samdrysdale5 lays out the details this morning. AND: Warren backs Healey's housing agenda, Reading looks to honor Bill Russell, affiliates urge 'institutional neutrality' at Harvard...
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3 years
A new Boston Black Men's Committee plans to advocate for civic engagement, increased economic and education opportunities, assistance for previously incarcerated people, and push for more attention to mental health concerns, @reillyadam reports.
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2 years
Next Wednesday, join @MASSterList and our sister publication @statehousenews for an in-person labor forum with @MartyJWalsh and Massachusetts union leaders on the future of labor in the Bay State and beyond. 🎟
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7 years
They don’t make ‘em like Joe DeNucci anymore – and he’ll be missed as a result.
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9 months
The SJC overruled the Legislature on Thursday, deciding it's 'unconstitutional' to give life sentences without possible parole to offenders at 18, 19 or 20. Will there be pushback? AND: MBTA workforce grows, limiting book bans, fire dept funding loss…
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11 years
A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on. John F. Kennedy
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9 years
@deehan crushing it on Twitter over Friday night news dump. #mapoli
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RT NEWSDUMP 🚨🚨🚨 RT @deehan Baker admin announces $50 million in 9C cuts at 4:57pm #MApoli
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Welcome to the second annual legislative session! This’ll be a busy stretch, @ChrisLisinski reports this a.m. AND: Mass. pres primary ballot order set, increase in migrant work authorizations, Vineyard Wind not running yet…
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10 years
Falchuk aggressive at Faneuil forum on human services, strikes out at Baker and Coakley - http://t.co/9PwJ6Mlq1U #MAgov14 #MApoli #MAgov
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2 years
Good morning. The three Dem AG candidates put their differences on full display in first debate. Plus, - Sports betting is a Baker signature away from becoming legal. What’s next? - Healey voting for Campbell - Housing crisis threatens economy #mapoli
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2 years
New this morning in @MASSterList , survey says biz and consumers could drop dental coverage/forego care if Q2 passes. Plus, - Rodrigues says "probably not" to more tax refunds - Healey out with new ad - New MBTA trains delayed again #mapoli
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2 years
Good morning. In today's newsletter, Galvin says Republicans from Mass. to Georgia must adapt to mail-in voting to win. Plus, - Green Line trolleys rolling Medford - Clark's rise as a woman in politics - The changing political face of Cape Cod #mapoli
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2 years
NEW: Legislature is STILL in session with final votes to come on mental health/sports betting. Catch up on the chaotic final night. Plus, - Palfrey accuses Campbell of “red boxing” - Cox found change challenging in Ann Arbor - Plan B on campus #mapoli
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10 years
Celebrate an #MApoli hero: the dude at the Elections Division who accepts all the candidates' signatures. http://t.co/7D6CZpjzFV
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12 years
Character is higher than intellect. A great soul will be strong to live as well as think. Ralph Waldo Emerson
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8 months
Where are sheltered families staying across Mass? @samdrysdale5 presents an infographic this morning, totaling the families currently in shelters, hotels or motels by municipality AND: Senate gun bill, degree requirements dropped for some state jobs…
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3 years
Looking for a comprehensive rundown on the state's plan to spend billions in federal aid dollars? Join MASSterList and @statehousenews for a comprehensive discussion with key players from the Legislature and around Beacon Hill #MAPoli .
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11 years
MAKING FRIENDS THE BIG RED WAY: Charlie Baker says he’d work the Legis. like mentor Weld, not govern against Dems http://t.co/ssXBodWDu5
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11 years
Mayoral Election Map: Walsh vs. Connolly http://t.co/YJvchTVhVv #mapoli
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. @kelleratlarge has a good news-bad news unpacking of the latest layers of hideousness at the @MBTA . But be warned: the ratio of bad news to good news could make an adult cry.
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2 years
Happy Friday the 13th. In @MASSterList today, immigrant advocates push Healey to act quickly on shelter shortage. Plus, - MassGOP's Lyons accused of illegal super PAC coordination - Wu steps away from "toxic" Twitter - Baker got around #mapoli
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7 years
Baker and DeLeo: It’s time to develop long-term storm strategies #mapoli
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10 months
Tea tossing and the promise of "Massachusetts exceptionalism" this weekend. AND: Mass' solar status, Sagamore funding, Fair Share revenue — see thread
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6 years
UMass may have some sound reasons for the takeover, but it does smack of old-fashioned administrative empire building at a time when students and parents are demanding lower tuition prices from public universities. #mapoli
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7 years
1/ For those worried about both #climatechange and high energy prices, this is huge news coming out the Baker administration today #mapoli
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2 years
More government accountability is a good thing, but when it comes to state lawmakers — and legislative leaders in particular — the power check isn't found in term limits, writes @kelleratlarge . For a concept that's been around since the ancient greeks, in
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8 years
Hello loyal #MASSterListers , we apologize for a technical glitch today. Our #newsletter will be back in inboxes bright and early tomorrow!
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2 years
Happy New Year. @MASSterList is back this morning with details on Healey's surprise inaugural guest and a look at the Legislature's final day. Plus, - Culling coyotes in Nahant - What's next for the minimum wage? - Bad blood in the Berkshires #mapoli
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3 years
Sen. President Karen Spilka announces that Gov. Charlie Baker has signed legislation extending certain pandemic-era policies like authorization for remote public meetings and to-go-cocktails. #mapoli
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2 years
Happy Tuesday. A new super PAC is spending in the final days to boost @chrisforma campaign against @DiehlForMA Plus, - @massgop has a choice in North Shore rep. race - Arroyo stripped of council roles - Woo dangles parking as job perk #mapoli
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9 years
@deehan @dbernstein MENSAlist, I like it. I'm going to run it by Russel. That could be our next product. Low numbers but great demographics
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9 months
Wonder how far back the tradition of the State of the Commonwealth goes? As the red carpet is readied for Healey tn, take a trip with us back to 1830 — the earliest year we could find an annual guv speech AND: Healey childcare, Wu to NH, MBTA buyouts...
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7 years
Forget the Boston mayoral race. The real fun this fall will be watching various city council races in Boston.
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2 years
Good morning. Four more days until XMas. But before then, app-based drivers have wish list for lawmakers. Also in @MASSterList , - Neal at center of Trump tax release - Healey backs FOIA access to guv's office - DOC settles over inmate mental health #mapoli
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7 years
Carman Ortiz lands at Anderson & Kreiger #mapoli
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9 months
Join us next Tuesday (Jan 23) for an in-person event, in partnership with the @HealthEqCompact , highlighting the movement to bring systemic change to an unjust health system and the next steps needed for MA to achieve health equity for all. Register:
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How will Massachusetts achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050? Join us for an in-person policy forum with key legislative and clean energy leaders on Thursday, May 5 at the MCLE in Downtown Crossing.
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Good Wednesday morning. The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive today. And MassDems are activating for GA Senate runoff. Plus, - Fells Acres victims upset with Baker - Romney among GOP senators backing gay marriage - Biden's ACK rental cars damaged #mapoli
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Happy Friday. Like the Pats’ chances vs. Lions Sunday? You still can’t wager, and might not be able to at all this season. Plus, - Healey vows to pardon pot possession - 2.2 mil still need boosters - Diehl doubles down on “parental rights”
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7 years
Good Morning #MASSterListers ! Here is everything you need to know today: #mapoli #politics #commonwealth
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10 years
@mbmorrill Random state house history, House of Cards, Willie Lantigua, Laws You May Have Written, Bears, People In Jail, Trav Trav Tav
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2 years
🚨NEW this morning, Treasurer @DebGoldbergMA endorsing Maura Healey for governor. Plus: — Healey profiled by Globe — Everett “tank farm” sold for redevelopment — AG race a bellwether for midterms? — State BPS plan revealed #mapoli
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11 years
You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late. Ralph Waldo Emerson
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11 years
What she said. RT @JGutcWBJ : I wish all political news was written as entertainingly as the @Massterlist . Always look forward to it @deehan !
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7 years
1/ You can almost see the Globe's Jeff Jacoby, a conservative and no admirer of the president, shaking his head in wonder #mapoli
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9 years
SCOOP: 2018 "1 Percent" grad tax ballot question in the works. - http://t.co/TQZbMfFGUt #mapoli
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2 years
What were the biggest stories that shaped politics, policy, media, and influence in Massachusetts over the last 12 months? In his final dispatch before inauguration week, @SHNSMurphy takes a look back at the most significant headlines of 2022 #MAPoli
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12 years
Humanity I love you because when you're hard up you pawn your intelligence to buy a drink. e. e. cummings
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10 years
Congratulations to the @MassPoliProfs , who came in 8th at #MLtrivia tonight! #ThatsSoMikeRoss
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8 years
Our #jobboard is growing! Looking for a great new hire? Want a fresh start in #government or #nonprofit ? Fore more:
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2 years
In 1 year, Jake Auchincloss's attitude towards crypto has undergone quite a transformation, writes @kelleratlarge . With his team offering a new explanation for how it plans to handle SBF donations, Keller says it's time for the Newton Dem to pick a side.
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2 years
Another great SHS/ML Forum today, on health care. A high-caliber audience, many of whom could have been panelists... Here the chairs of the Health Care Committee watch Panel Two after discussing end-of-session state of play.
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The '23 state payroll rose while employee numbers fell.. this morning @ColinAYoung looks at the comptroller's payroll report's highest earners (UMass coaches take the cake) AND: Wu’s state of the city, Healey’s $1.2B IT plan, Falmouth vs firefighters…
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7 years
Get rid of those #sundayscaries ! Don't fear Monday, find a new job: #jobs #jobsearch #Employment
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2 years
NEW this a.m., did Dems leave too much time on the clock for immigrant license opponents to repeal? Plus, - Sales tax holiday weekend set - Wu rejects BPD cuts - Hospitals backing up - House ready to act on mental health #mapolihttps ://conta.cc/3xoT0CB
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10 years
WHAT KIND OF DAY HAS IT BEEN: Marathon anniversary remembrances http://t.co/xGNUSKMn5N #mapoli
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11 years
RICH & POOR: McMorrow says Boston fast becoming a city of rich condo-dwellers and poor renters with no middle class http://t.co/RyzVyQ3EUH
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7 years
Here’s some national perspective on the storm in Boston, via the Washington Post’s Darryl Fears, and whether Boston is doing enough to prepare for future mega-storms tied to climate change. #mapoli
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