New Yorkers get taste of property tax cap bi13701982 Just look across the border to to see the impact of a property tax cap, such as the 2 percent limit approved year New York

Bill would raise cap on beer licenses bi13701982 By Katie Lannan Statehouse Correspondent BOSTON -- Proposed legislation backed by trade and retail associations could pave the way for expanded sales of beer and wine throughout the commonwealth

Bill Nemitz: 'Main? lobster turns the principal beef bi13701982 What might Maine maple syrup soon have that the venerable Maine lobster doesn?t? Ironclad brand protection, that?s what

Groups urge action on Massachusetts dam safety bill bi13701982 Warning about the potential for deaths and major property damage, a coalition of environmental, local government and engineering groups urging 62 state lawmakers unsafe dams districts to lobby House leadership to support a dam safety bill

Temperature to hit 70s across Eastern Massachusetts today, but record won?t fall bi13701982 When comes to weather, anything possible. There was a snowstorm a little more than a week ago -- but today temperatures be the 70s. Southeastern most likely to see temperatures high, but even Boston temperatures get close to the mark, said Bill Simpson, a meteorologist the National Weather Service Taunton. That?s pretty close to ..

Mass. House approves public pension overhaul bill bi13701982 The House has approved a pension overhaul bill that supporters say could save the state more than $6 billion

Brown opposes NRA concealed weapons bill bi13701982 Senator Scott Brown said he plans to vote against an NRA-backed bill that would, effect, nationalize rules on the carrying of concealed weapons by taking away some authority from states to regulate guns. In a letter to Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, Brown reiterated support for ?the individual right to keep and bear arms,? but also said that ?individual states should be allowed to decide ..

Boston police sue to have city pay state's share of Quinn Bill bi13701982 Cities and towns across could be on the hook for tens of millions of dollars the state's highest court finds favor of police officers who say they are entitled to the full amount of an education bonus program. Tomorrow, the case comes before the Supreme Judicial Court, lawyers for police officers arguing that cities and towns must be responsible for picking up the full ..

Harshbarger urges residents to be 'deeply skeptical' of Beacon Hill casino plan bi13701982 With Beacon Hill potentially days away from sealing the deal on casino legislation, opponents on Tuesday outlined "closing argument" against the bill and urged residents to be "deeply skeptical" of the expected House-Senate accord on expanded gambling

Groups urge action on Massachusetts dam safety bill that would help several B bi13701982 Dams may not get the level of attention at the Statehouse that casinos do, but there ample evidence that failing to address those poor condition could be a gamble for cities and towns

Bullying bill OK'd House, 148 to 0 bi13701982 The House, after an emotional debate, unanimously approved a bill yesterday that seeks to curtail bullying schools and cyberspace, mirroring similar legislation passed last week by the Senate

Mass. lawmakers consider banning "bath salts" bi13701982 lawmakers are set to hold a public hearing on a bill banning the sale of synthetic recreational drugs known as "bath salts" that mimic pot, cocaine and other stimulants

Mass. lawmakers consider "bath salts" drug ban bi13701982 lawmakers are weighing a bill that would ban the sale of synthetic drugs sold as "bath salts" that officials say pose a health threat to users

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