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Origins of the Affordable Care Act

Today on the show, we have a story about healthcare from our friends over at GBH News. Mitt and Ted, hosted by Ian Coss, tells the story of how Mitt Romney and Ted Kennedy began their political careers on very different sides of the healthcare debate, but for a short while, worked together to pass a law that provided healthcare to everyone in Massachusetts. Their work eventually paved the way for what became the Affordable Care Act. We bring you Part One of their series, which takes us all the way back to the Nixon era.

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Mass. AG draws line between public records question from legislative audit fight

Attorney General Andrea Campbell put daylight between a recently passed ballot question expanding the state's public records laws to lawmakers and the governor's office and a controversial legislative audit. More than 85% of voters backed Question 1 to newly subject most records held by the Legislature and governor's office to...

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Governor Healey Ignores Call to Release Net Zero Studies

Two state-commissioned studies costing over $1 million remain out of public view despite detailing massive electric infrastructure demands across Massachusetts.

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Cannabis sector gets vote of confidence

While the election invoked a "blue wave" of wins by Democrats across the country, Massachusetts saw a "green wave" of sorts with far more voters supporting the retail cannabis industry than they did a decade ago.

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Snapshots: Newton Veterans Day 2026

Newton men and women have served the nation in battle since the nation was born. And on Thursday, the city paused for its annual appreciation of those men and women as the country marked Veterans Day 2026. In November 1919, one year after hostilities ended in World War I, President...

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New England Governors Ask Congress for $3B More in Home Heating Aid This Winter

As colder temperatures settle in across New England, the governors of all six New England states are asking Congress to add $3 billion to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), bringing total funding to $7 billion as households face steep heating costs this winter. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont,...

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Concord launches Black heritage trail

The town of Concord held an event last month dedicating a new Black Heritage Trail that highlights the history and contributions of Black Concordians. Ten interpretive signs, designed in a style that complements existing historical signage in the town, are installed at key locations selected for their historical significance, documentation and accessibility. Sites include the house where Harriet Tubman stayed during her visit to Concord in 1859, three enclaves where Black families built communities, and the Universalist Meeting House where Frederick Douglass spoke in 1841.

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Massachusetts’ Underground Cannabis Market Shrinks But Hangs On Alongside Legal Dispensaries

Massachusetts' underground cannabis market has shrunk as legal dispensaries have spread and prices have fallen. But the proliferation of dispensaries has not caused the market to disappear entirely. According to GBH News, voters legalized recreational cannabis in 2016. The first dispensaries opened in 2018, but the state now has about...

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New proposed SNAP cuts would spread hunger among more WMass residents

SPRINGFIELD — For every meal a food pantry provides a hungry family, government grocery assistance provides far more, according to a leader at a Western Massachusetts charity. Local food pantries will face a fresh onslaught if additional cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, proposed by the...

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Worcester City Council Reviews Draft Ordinance Banning Flank Straps, Electric Prods at Rodeos on City Property

Worcester City Council will consider a draft ordinance restricting certain rodeo equipment and practices on municipal property, including at the DCU Center. According to a This Week in Worcester report, the ordinance, drafted by City Solicitor Alexandra H. Kalkounis at the City Council's request, would prohibit practices or devices likely to cause animals injury, torment, distress, or suffering, including flank straps and handheld shocking devices.

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Where Healey and voters aligned — and where she breaks with the Legislature

Massachusetts voters were good to Gov. Maura Healey last Election Day in the obvious way, handing her a second term by a 27-point margin over her deep-pocketed challenger. They also gave her some more subtle wins, voting how the Arlington Democrat preferred on a majority of ballot questions. Healey staked...

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The Cool Down

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Some Massachusetts households can get free weatherization as heating oil costs hit records

"A minimum delivery could be over $600; it might be $700."

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The Cool Down

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Massachusetts taps high-earner tax for $31.2 million to help families on childcare waitlist

Families with the longest waits will receive priority as the department distributes aid in phases.

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Minnesota excludes up to $300,000 of a disabled veteran’s home value with a Dec. 31 deadline, South Dakota exempts up to $150,000, and Massachusetts reduces bills by clause

Disabled veterans in Minnesota have until Dec. 31 to ask their county assessor to exclude up to $300,000 of a home’s market value from property tax for next year. South Dakota exempts up to $150,000 of assessed value for veterans rated permanently and totally disabled, and Massachusetts cuts bills by a set amount, or all […]

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Eversource Expands Smart Meters Across Massachusetts, Gives Customers Real-Time Energy Data

Eversource is continuing to expand smart meter technology across Massachusetts to give customers more detailed information about their electricity use. According to the company, upgrades in western Massachusetts were almost finished, with work taking place there over the summer. Unlike older meters that recorded usage once a month, the new...

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Open health insurance enrollment drawing strong interest in Massachusetts

Bay Staters who need insurance must enroll in a plan and make a payment by Dec. 23 to ensure their coverage starts on Jan. 1.

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Who Pays Vet Bills in a Dog Fight in Massachusetts? Fault, Insurance, and Your Options

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Who pays vet bills in a dog fight in Massachusetts? In most cases, the owner whose dog caused the injury is the one the law looks to first. Massachusetts does not require you to prove the other owner knew their dog was dangerous. That makes it friendlier to injured dog owners than many states, but … This article, Who Pays Vet Bills in a Dog Fight in Massachusetts? Fault, Insurance, and Your Options , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Dangerous Dog Breeds Banned in Hawaii: What the Law Actually Says • Neighbor Poisoned My Dog Laws in Connecticut: Charges, Lawsuits, and Deadlines • Neighbor Poisoned My Dog Laws in Texas: Criminal Charges, Civil Claims, and Your Next Steps

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Migratory Bird Hunting Laws in Massachusetts: Season Dates, Licenses, and Rules for 2026-2027

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Massachusetts waterfowl and upland migratory bird seasons open across three distinct zones this year, each with its own dates, bag limits, and legal requirements that trip up even experienced hunters. If you’re heading into the marsh for ducks or walking alder thickets for woodcock, understanding migratory bird hunting laws in Massachusetts before you load your … This article, Migratory Bird Hunting Laws in Massachusetts: Season Dates, Licenses, and Rules for 2026-2027 , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Do You Need a Special Permit to Hunt Sandhill Cranes in Kansas? • Woodcock Hunting Season in Delaware: 2026-27 Dates, Limits, and Rules • Michigan Pheasant Season Is Male-Only, With a $25 License Needed on Lower Peninsula Public Land

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