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Boston Globe - Politics
As State House weighed controversial climate bill, campaign donations poured in from industry -- On the same day a sweeping climate bill passed out of committee, the committee chair reported receiving thousands of dollars in campaign donations from utility companies, energy groups, and the lobbyists who represent them.
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Daniel Lander, senior aide to Mayor Michelle Wu, will challenge state Senator William Brownsberger -- The primary challenge comes at a moment of escalating tension between Boston City Hall and the state Senate.17 hours ago
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Americans like artificial Christmas trees even though few are made in US and prices are up -- A trade association says new US tariffs increased artificial Christmas tree prices by 10 percent to 15 percent this year as tree companies reduced their orders and raised prices to cover the higher import taxes.5 hours ago
US Capitol statue of teen civil rights leader Barbara Rose Johns to fill Robert E. Lee's place -- The US Capitol will soon display a statue of a teenaged Barbara Rose Johns as she protested poor conditions at her segregated Virginia high school.5 hours ago
'The perfect literary foils to each other': Summers' newly public Epstein ties reignite Warren rivalry8 minutes ago
Senator Markey condemns 'cruel and calculated racism' by ICE agents at Faneuil Hall citizenship ceremony3 days ago
Republican congressman demands MIT share info on alleged antisemitic incidents3 days ago
See the photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate that show Donald Trump, Larry Summers, Woody Allen3 days ago
Who is Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee? 5 things to know -- Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee has been among the most visible public officials in the wake of a mass shooting at Brown University that killed two students and injured nine others.15 hours ago
Who is Providence Mayor Brett Smiley? 5 things to know -- Providence Mayor Brett Smiley has been thrust into the national spotlight following the mass shooting at Brown University that killed two students and injured nine more.16 hours ago
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Trump sues BBC for $10 billion, accusing it of defamation over editing of president's Jan. 6 speech8 minutes ago
Trump administration says White House ballroom construction is a matter of national security5 hours ago
Trump levels political attack on Rob Reiner in inflammatory post after his killing5 hours ago
MAGA leaders warn Trump the base is checking out. Will he listen?5 hours ago
Trump administration says it needs to fight SNAP fraud, but the extent of the problem is unclear7 hours ago
Hunter Biden disbarred in Connecticut following complaints about his gun and tax convictions8 hours ago
Trump pledges retaliation after 3 Americans are killed in Syria attack that the US blames on IS12 hours ago
Trial set to begin for Wisconsin judge accused of helping immigrant evade federal authorities15 hours ago