While the cells were positive for basal cell cancer, he said the fact doctors caught it early means there is no need for concern., A Worcester firefighter who posted anti-Semitic Holocaust image is now under investigation, by Alison Kuznitz, MassLive: A Worcester firefighter posted anti-Semitic imagery on a now-deleted Instagram account, using an edited photo of President Joe Biden that makes him look like Adolf Hitler, as he stands behind a podium with a swastika., Lesley University students protest for basic human needs, including safe-to-eat food and clean water in dorms, by Tori Bedford, GBH News: A group of around 100 Lesley University students and a handful of faculty members gathered on the Cambridge campus Thursday to protest what they describe as the university administrations refusal to meet our basic needs, including clean water, heat in student housing, working laundry machines, transportation, security on campus and food that is both available and safe to eat., Coach says he was unaware of players' inappropriate behavior, by Paul Leighton, Salem News: Peabody High School football coach Mark Bettencourt said he was unaware of the sexual, racial and homophobic behavior of some of his players until he was sent a video a week later. The 2022 Massachusttets governors race could be a showdown between the states biggest Republican and Democratic heavy weights: Republican Governor Charlie Baker and Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey. Were thrilled to welcome Jason Burrell to Team Healey as our Campaign Manager. by Steve Brown, WBUR: "[Baker campaign advisor] Jim Conroy said they are happy to provide refunds to any donors who ask. She was executive director of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and served as an advisor to Kamala Harris during the vice-presidential selection process. The issue hasnt been front and center during Healeys tenure, but it also hasnt gone away. A cause youre promoting? Shes taken on some powerful interests Purdue Pharma, ExxonMobil, predatory student lenders and now shes running for Governor to build an economy in which every family can thrive. And given that the committee wants plenty of public participation in the planning process, he said, a contest could help in that effort., Massachusetts gas prices not falling nearly as fast as oil: Gas stations are enjoying the wide margins while they can, by Rick Sobey, Boston Herald: As oil prices plunge this week, gas prices have only dropped a few cents across the Bay State as gas stations take advantage of wider margins, watchdogs tell the Herald., Worcester commission looks at decriminalizing psychedelics, although vote wont change state law, by Kiernan Dunlop, MassLive: Before David Slatkin used psychoactive plants his struggles with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and chronic Lyme disease left him unable to work for years. But the MTF report suggests its going to take more than just money to stabilize what researchers But in the end, the race wasnt even close. 01/21/2022 07:09 AM EST. Still, as the campaign ramps up, expect Republicans and maybe even some of Healeys Democratic opponents to accuse Healey of going easier on the states overwhelmingly Democratic political establishment than she should have. ", Massachusetts lawmakers moving to make hair discrimination illegal, by Matt Stout, Boston Globe: The Massachusetts House on Thursday is expected to vote on legislation that would ban discrimination on the basis of a persons natural hairstyle, including protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, or twists. Wu acknowledged a few wrinkles with the rollout of the clinic: Far more people rushed to schedule appointments than originally expected, leaving walk-in patients wondering if they would ever get a turn in the chair. SENATE SHOWDOWN Tis the season for some holiday cheer, just not in Boston and Revere. Sen. Ed Markey focused on humanitarian aid by urging the U.S. to open its doors to Ukrainian refugees. Reps. Seth Moulton and Bill Keating called to send more weapons, including Stinger missiles, to Ukraine. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Notably, she pledged to abolish the BPDA, which would require state legislation. The Worcester resident was one of many attendees at a Worcester Human Rights Commission meeting earlier this month petitioning for the decriminalization of entheogenic plants and fungi- natural psychedelics., Proposal would ban 'divisive concepts' in Mansfeld schools, by Tom Reilly, The Sun Chronicle: A proposed town meeting article would ask voters to prohibit the teaching of divisive concepts about race and sex in Mansfield public schools, an initiative that echoes similar moves that have been made states nationwide. The chief secretary oversees an administration's efforts to fill positions on boards and commissions throughout state government. RELATED: "Biden administration opens temporary protected status to Afghan evacuees, including around 1,900 in Massachusetts," by Sarah Betancourt, GBH News: "Roughly 80,000 people who evacuated from Afghanistan last summer, including nearly 2,000 now in Massachusetts, will get the opportunity to apply for temporary protected status, allowing them to remain legally in the United States, the Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday morning. Mary Beckman, a Beacon Hill veteran who recently served as the chief of the Health Care and Fair Competition Bureau in Healey's attorney general office, will run the largest secretariat in Massachusetts on an interim basis until a more permanent secretary of health and human services is named, Healey's team announced Wednesday afternoon. Last week, former state Sen. Benjamin Downing announced that he was withdrawing from the race, citing a lack of funds to continue. Massachusetts schools report new COVID cases among 6,879 students, 1,105 staff members in last week, by Melissa Hanson, MassLive. Collins also worked on campaigns for Warren, Wu, Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Ayanna Pressley. Together, we can create a more connected and informed world. Charlie Baker said Thursday., Protesters reportedly told kids the COVID-19 vaccine could kill them at a Gardner clinic, by Arianna MacNeill, Boston.com: Protesters stood outside a Gardner COVID-19 vaccine clinic for children Tuesday night, reportedly telling some of the young children that the vaccine could kill them. Together, we can create a more connected and informed world. At the moment, Congress is coming together. Thank you! Edwards supporters dismiss her opponent as a kid whos leveraging his family connections and Ivy-League pedigree to win the seat Edwards first ran for in a 2016 special election. Charlie Baker remains mum on his next move to replace Suffolk District Attorney Rachael Rollins, who is heading across town to the U.S. Attorneys Office. We have to be committed to the long term, Rep. Jake Auchincloss told Playbook. With help from Anne Brandes. Because she doesn't have to Skip to Content Programs TV & Streaming What To Watch Now Radio Podcasts TV Schedule Radio Schedule Sanditon is back! Before Gov. She has pledged to aggressively tackle the climate crisis and increase mental health services across our state. Im confident that Jasons strong organizing background and commitment to community-building make him the right person to lead this grassroots movement to victory.. REGISTER HERE. In retrospect, the photo-op seems to have been inevitable. Have a petition you want signed? As she told InStyle last year: Truly strong women make each other better when they work as a team, when theyre not afraid to fail, when the response to an opponent or a bad call by the ref is to just fight back harder.. Suggested donations for the noon event with the WCVB-reporter-turned-politician range from $2,900 to $5,800, according to an invite obtained by POLITICO. 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More than 146,000 Bay State households received help paying their energy bills through LIHEAP in fiscal 2020. By Samantha J. Karyn Polito and administration officials make an infrastructure bond bill announcement in Worcester at 11 a.m. Wu gives remarks at the annual Evacuation Day Historical Exercises at 11 a.m. in Southie. But the Yale- and University of Cambridge-educated DAmbrosio tends to push all that to the background and talks more about his familys Italian-immigrant roots, his organic movement he had an off-screen cheering section during a MassVOTE virtual forum Wednesday and his desire to shake up Beacon Hill leaders he says are asleep at the wheel navigating the pandemic. Please make sure that the email address you typed in is valid, Playbook first reported Myers role in December, View all our politics and policy newsletters, Massachusetts Playbook - POLITICO Archive, View the Full Massachusetts Playbook Archives . 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